Plantain lilies 'Purple Heart' (Hosta 'Purple Heart')

Plantain lilies 'Purple Heart'

Gardeners looking for a very dense and leafy plantain lily are often drawn to the plantain lilies 'Purple Heart'. It is named for its dark purple stems, which connect to dark purple veins in the green leaves. Flowers are a lavender color, and appear every year.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

40 cm

Plant Height

80 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Plantain lilies 'Purple Heart'

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Plantain lilies 'Purple Heart' requires regular watering in the first summer, keeping soil moist to 15 cm (6 in). Potted plantain lilies 'Purple Heart' needs frequent watering, avoiding overwatering to prevent root rot. Water under leaves to deter pests, and use pebbles for drainage when placing pots.

Fertilize: Plantain lilies 'Purple Heart' thrives in nutrient-rich soil. Apply fully decomposed organic fertilizer once in winter or spring, and use nitrogen-phosphate fertilizer before germination and blooming. Potted plantain lilies 'Purple Heart' benefits from monthly liquid fertilizer; apply immediately post-watering. Leaf sprays with urea and monopotassium phosphate enhance growth.

Pruning: Plantain lilies 'Purple Heart' display lush foliage with a purple tinge. Prune in early spring to remove dead leaves and faded flowers, promoting growth and blooming. Use clean tools to prevent disease. Regular pruning enhances health and appearance, ideally timed with the plant's emergence from dormancy.

Propagation: The primary propagation methods for plantain lilies 'Purple Heart' are sowing and division. Seeds can be sown in spring or fall but often take 3-5 years to blossom and may not inherit desirable traits. Division, preferable in spring, can maintain traits and allows blooming in the same year.

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