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plantain lily 'Twist of Lime' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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plantain lily 'Twist of Lime'

Hosta 'Twist of Lime' (v)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Hosta
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A fast-growing mound-forming herbaceous perennial producing golden leaves with wavy dark green margins. Dark purple flowers appear on upright stems during the summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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 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 susceptible to slugs and snails; plants in pots may be affected by vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years