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Hosta fortunei (any variety) (Tall-cluster plantain lily (any variety))

Other names: Renge-giboshi (any variety)

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Variety or Cultivar
If you don't know the variety name of your Hosta fortunei (any variety) (Tall-cluster plantain lily) you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice. H. fortunei (any variety) are vigorous, mound-forming, deciduous perennials bearing broadly ovate to heart-shaped, veined leaves, many variegated, and upright scapes bearing racemes of funnel-shaped, lavender or mauve flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.75 m 1.2 m 2-5 years
2 ft 3 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Prefers slightly acid or neutral, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full shade, sheltered from cold, dry winds. Shallow, chalky soils can cause poor leaf colour. Mulch in spring. Reportedly tolerates more sun than other cultivars.

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Underplanting

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Inappropriate
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Remove dead foliage at the end of the growing season.

Propagation methods

Division

Pests

Slugs

Snails

Vine weevil

Diseases

Divide and replant in spring

Mulch with leaf mould or garden compost in spring (optional)

Divide and replant after flowering

Plant in acidic soil

Plant in acid soils that are moist but well-drained

Remove faded or dead foliage (optional)

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

Plant in partial or full shade (autumn or spring)

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