Plantain lilies 'Color Festival' (Hosta 'Color Festival')

Plantain lilies 'Color Festival'

Known best for its tricolor variegation, plantain lilies 'Color Festival' features dashes of white, yellow, and green in its leaves, unlike any others within the Hosta family. It's a Hosta cultivar and sport of Hosta "Enterprise." Its name, "Color Festival," emphasizes its festive look. Plantain lilies 'Color Festival' is loved among gardeners for its voluminous mounds and ability to catch the eye.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

45 cm

Plant Height

75 cm

Spread

White, Yellow, Green

Leaf Color

Purple

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

Care Guide for Plantain lilies 'Color Festival'

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: For plantain lilies 'Color Festival', ensure regular watering during the first summer, keeping soil moist to 15 cm (6 in) deep. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Place pots near walls for rain protection and use pebbles for drainage. Water under leaves to deter pests.

Fertilize: Plantain lilies 'Color Festival' thrives in nutrient-rich soil. Use fully decomposed organic fertilizer in winter or spring, and nitrogen-phosphate before germination and flowering. For potted plantain lilies 'Color Festival', apply liquid fertilizer monthly during growth and water afterward. Spraying a urea-monopotassium phosphate mix can enhance leaf growth and flowering.

Pruning: Plantain lilies 'Color Festival' features variegated leaves and thrives in shade. Prune in early spring by removing dead foliage and trimming flower stalks to enhance growth and appearance. Deadheading prevents disease, while clean tools minimize stress. Regular pruning improves air circulation and encourages a fuller, vibrant plant.

Propagation: Propagation of plantain lilies 'Color Festival' primarily occurs through sowing and division. Sowing seeds takes 3-5 years to bloom, often losing parent traits. Division, recommended in spring after 2-3 years, ensures trait retention and allows for flowering within the same season. Each plant can yield 3-5 buds annually.

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