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plantain lily 'Slim and Trim' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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plantain lily 'Slim and Trim'

Hosta 'Slim and Trim'

★ RHS AGMLow Maintenance

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A compact, clump-forming perennial to 35cm high, with slightly wavy, ovate to lance-shaped blue-green leaves. Produces sprays of small, lavender-coloured flowers on upright stems to 40cm high in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil that doesn't dry out, in full or partial shade. Protect from cold, drying winds, and mulch in spring to conserve moisture. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in late summer or early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years