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Plantain Lily
Hosta 'Color Festival' PP023770
White center with a dark green margin and yellow-flamed leaves. Diploid variety has white flowers.
Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with literally hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form a sturdy mound of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This medum-large selection features leaves with a dark green border, pure white centre, divided by splashes of yellow. Fragrant lavender flowers appear in midsummer amd may attract hummingbirds. Good substance and vigor. Suitable for planting in mixed containers and tubs. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid-spring. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may also be left alone for years. Sport of H. ?Enterprise?. USPP#23770: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Characteristics:
Blooms mid summer
16-18 In
2-9 Find your zone
Partial Sun,Full Shade
Features and Usage:
Greenhouse Growing Instructions:
Begin at 48-55°F to promote root growth. Provide 50% shade, allowing soil to dry slightly between watering until new growth starts. Once actively growing move to 60°F to finish and fertilize, now keep evenly moist but not overly wet.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low
Transplanting Instructions:
Plant in well draining soil. Spread roots downward in pot leaving the eyes just at the soil surface when watered in. If necessary long roots may be trimmed. Apply a broad spectrum fungicide according to directions to avoid crown and root rot.
Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:
This shade loving perennial favorite is easy to grow in various soil conditions.
