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Beginner
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1m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Hosta undulata var. erromena
Other names: Midsummer plantain lily, Hosta 'Fortis'
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Genus: Hosta
Species: H. undulata var. erromena - H. undulata var. erromena is a herbaceous perennial with a compact, clump-forming habit. Its ovate leaves are rich-green. In summer it bears funnel-shaped, light-violet flowers on erect, leafy stems.
Hosta undulata var. erromena is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-purple in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Hosta undulata var. erromena (Midsummer plantain lily) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Containers, Underplanting
Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Provide shelter from cold, dry winds. Shallow, chalky soils can cause leaves to yellow.
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Clay, Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade |
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| Aspect: |
North, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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