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plantain lily 'Shining Tot'

Hosta 'Shining Tot'

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

'Shining Tot' is a herbaceous perennial forming small clumps about 5cm high and 10cm across. The leaves are glossy green, and the flowers lavender-blue, funnel-shaped, on arching stems in midsummer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

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

May be attacked by slugs, snails and vine weevil

Diseases

May be subject to a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryBog GardenSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years