Hosta 'FIRN LINE'
Hosta 'FIRN LINE'
plantain lily
plantain lily
SIZE/TYPE | low or groundcovering |
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low perennial | |
USUAL HEIGHT | 0.2-0.3m |
USUAL WIDTH | 0.3-0.5m |
LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES | varigated:blue-green and cream |
FLOWERS | less showy but noticeable |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS | violet |
BLOOMING TIME | July - August |
LOCATION | full sun to shade |
SOIL TYPE | any (acidic to alkaline) |
SOIL MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS | evenly moist (dislikes drought) |
USDA zone (lowest) | 3 (down to -40°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 | |
FOR ZONE 7 | |
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES | Perennials |
Plantain lilies are reliable perennials from East Russia, Korea, China, and Japan. In the wild they grow in various locations – along rocky streambanks, in alpine meadows, as well as in not too shaded woodland. They are cultivated for their bold foliage, often variegated, and bell-shaped flowers in summer.
Firn Line is a low growing hosta with bi-coloured foliage. The leaves are deciduous, narrowly ovate with a pointed tip, pale green with a broad ivory brim. In midsummer rise fleshy, 25-30 cm tall stems with terminal panicles composed of narrowly funnel-shaped, lavender violet flowers. It is slug resistant. Grow it as a clump or divide young plants and plant them nearby to create a dense groundcover. It is a sport of First Frost, introduced by G. Heemskerk in 2012.
Hostas need constantly moist, fertile soil that never dries out – keep it always mulched. They respond well to fertilizing and produce stronger foliage and denser tufts. Ideal location is partial shade, or full sun with some shade during the day. Full shade is fine but plants may not flower as freely or at all. Drought can result in weakened plants that will be prone to diseases, and combination of drought and full sun will damage most variegated cultivars. Beware of slugs and snails who come to feast on their leaves without an invitation. Being deciduous, remove all wilted foliage from previous year in early spring and make sure not too damage emerging bourgeons. They cope well with polluted environment in cities. Hardy to about -40 °C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 05-08-2023
Firn Line is a low growing hosta with bi-coloured foliage. The leaves are deciduous, narrowly ovate with a pointed tip, pale green with a broad ivory brim. In midsummer rise fleshy, 25-30 cm tall stems with terminal panicles composed of narrowly funnel-shaped, lavender violet flowers. It is slug resistant. Grow it as a clump or divide young plants and plant them nearby to create a dense groundcover. It is a sport of First Frost, introduced by G. Heemskerk in 2012.
Hostas need constantly moist, fertile soil that never dries out – keep it always mulched. They respond well to fertilizing and produce stronger foliage and denser tufts. Ideal location is partial shade, or full sun with some shade during the day. Full shade is fine but plants may not flower as freely or at all. Drought can result in weakened plants that will be prone to diseases, and combination of drought and full sun will damage most variegated cultivars. Beware of slugs and snails who come to feast on their leaves without an invitation. Being deciduous, remove all wilted foliage from previous year in early spring and make sure not too damage emerging bourgeons. They cope well with polluted environment in cities. Hardy to about -40 °C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 05-08-2023
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