Plantain lily'
Common Name: Plantain lily'
Genus: Hosta
Cultivar: 'Julie Morss'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Moist
Height: 30cm
Spread: 50cm
Time to divide plants: August to March
Flowering period:
July
to
August
'Julie Morss' is a medium-sized hosta with pale yellow, heart-shaped leaves with glaucous blue edges. In mid-summer, it produces bell-shaped, lavender flowers. Do not worry if your plant is late to come into leaf in spring as this is normal for this variety. Hostas benefit from plenty of organic matter being added to the soil before planting. They also enjoy being mulched in spring and autumn to help retain moisture in the soil. For the lushest displays, feed with a balanced fertiliser between March and June. Do not feed after this period or you will encourage the sort of sappy growth that slugs adore! To avoid the leaves looking like a piece of lace, take measures against slugs and snails, such as beer traps.
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