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plantain lily 'Sunshine Glory'

Hosta 'Sunshine Glory'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 60cm high, with an upright, arching habit and large, heart-shaped lime green leaves with creamy white margins. Leaves have lightly rippled edges and a puckered texture. Produces loose clusters of pale lavender flowers on upright stems in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a shady spot in fertile soil that does not dry out, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Mulch annually in spring. Hostas in the ground may need watering during dry spells. See hosta cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or late summer

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails; container grown plants may be susceptible to 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

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years