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plantain lily 'Prince of Wales'

Hosta 'Prince of Wales'

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'Prince of Wales' forms a very large, dense mound of foliage with silvery grey-green leaves and lavender flowers, borne on slightly-arching grey-green stems to 90cm high, in midsummer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full or part shade with shelter from cold, dry winds. See hosta cultivation for further information

Pruning

Remove spent foliage as required and clear up dead foliage when it dies back at the end of the growing season

Propagation

Propagate by division in late summer or early spring

Pests

Prone to slugs and snails; plants in pots are susceptible to vine weevil

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Bog GardenPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years