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Hosta 'Glad Rags' Plantain Lily
Hosta Glad Rags Plantain Lily


 
Medium, the yellow hues and great color contrast of this unique Hosta are sure to light up even the darkest corners of the garden. Thick, heart-shaped, extremely corrugated leaves begin with green centers and chartreuse margins that brighten to gold. As summer progresses, margins turn to creamy white. Flower stalks appear in midsummer with pale lavender to white blooms. Attracts hummingbirds. Slug resistant.
  • Wide gold margins
  • Medium
  • Excellent sun tolerance
Uses: ground cover, edging, border, good cut flower/foliage
Morning sun, afternoon shade, shade tolerant
Prefers average to moist soil
Height: 16" tall
Spread: 24"
Growability: easy

 

Description
 

HOSTA

Common Name: Plantain Lily

Very popular and undemanding perennial. Grown mostly for its decorative foliage, plants remain attractive from spring until frost. Most flower mid-July to early August. Hosta prefer partial shade, although a few will tolerate sun with adequate moisture. Use as a ground cover, for edging, or as an accent plant in the shady border.

Grow: Use well-drained soil with a pH 6.0 - 6.5. Center and plant so crown is 1" below soil surface, leaving developing eyes at or just below the soil surface. Spread roots evenly throughout the soil for faster growth.

Fertilizer: Hostas are light to moderate feeders. It is best to incorporate a slow release fertilizer in the soil prior to transplanting. If topdressing is desired, apply to the top of the soil after potting. If foliage is present, careful application must not allow fertilizer to become trapped in the leaf petioles. Otherwise, some leaf burning may occur.

Shade: Although some varieties are sun tolerant, provide 30% shade for best growth and quality.


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