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plantain lily 'Paxton's Original'

Hosta 'Paxton's Original' (_sieboldii_) (v)

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'Paxton's Original' is a compact, spreading herbaceous perennial with narrowly ovate leaves 10-15cm long with a thin white margin, and erect, leafy stems to 75cm, bearing funnel-shaped deep violet flowers in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Requires a fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in a sheltered position in full to part shade. Intolerant of drought and plants should be mulched annually with well-rotted organic matter to help conserve moisture

Pruning

Remove old stems and foliage as plants die back for the winter

Propagation

Divide plants in late summer or early spring

Pests

Susceptible to damage by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

Pond MarginsSubmerged AquaticOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years