Plantain lilies 'Blue Ivory' (Hosta 'Blue Ivory')

Plantain lilies 'Blue Ivory'

Plantain lilies 'Blue Ivory' is a Plaintain lilies cultivar and a sport of Hosta 'Halycon'. Like other sports of 'Halycon,' it has blue leaves with white margins (hence its name). However, the leaves are much wider than other varieties, with margins that are a bright shade of white.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

75 cm

Spread

White, Yellow, Blue, Green

Leaf Color

White, Purple

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Plantain lilies 'Blue Ivory'

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: For plantain lilies 'Blue Ivory', ensure regular watering during the first summer, keeping soil moist (15 cm) without overwatering to prevent root rot. Potted plantain lilies 'Blue Ivory' requires frequent watering in summer. Water under leaves to deter pests, and use pebbles for drainage if placing pots against walls.

Fertilize: Plantain lilies 'Blue Ivory' thrives in nutrient-rich soil, benefiting from fertilizer for thick, shiny leaves and enhanced flowering. Apply fully decomposed organic fertilizer in winter or spring, and nitrogen-phosphate before germination and blooming. For potted plantain lilies 'Blue Ivory', use liquid fertilizer monthly and spray urea and monopotassium phosphate before blooming.

Pruning: Plantain lilies 'Blue Ivory' has thick blue-green leaves with creamy white edges. Prune in early spring to remove dead foliage and flowering stalks, promoting vigor and leaf growth. Regular pruning improves air circulation and disease prevention. Use clean tools for optimal plant health and garden aesthetics.

Propagation: The main propagation methods of plantain lilies 'Blue Ivory' are sowing and dividing. Sowing takes 3-5 years for flowering and may not retain parent traits. Division, recommended in spring, can occur after 2-3 years, producing 3-5 buds per plant and enabling blooming in the same year.

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