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    HOSTA
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    HOSTA

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    All flower JUN-AUG

    Impressive foliage in colour and texture.

    Genus of about 70 species and numerous cultivars of mostly clump-forming perennials from sun-baked volcanic cliffs, rocky streamsides, woodland, and alpine meadows in China, Korea, Japan and eastern Russia.

    Many hybrids have also been raised, mainly in the USA.

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    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails. Vine weevil in containers. Virus infections.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin (USA)
    • Height
      20cm (8in)
    • Spread
      40cm (16in)
    • Herbaceous
      Compact, clump-forming perennial. Emerges with a yellow centre which brightens to white in summer.
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Shelter from cold, dry winds. Will not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture.
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
      Benefits from sun for best colour but avoid midday sun.
    • Mature Size
      20cm (8in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        40cm (16in)
      		  
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    varieties
    HOSTA fortunei albopicta
    Thin creamy yellow leaves margined green. Mauve flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00 £10.50
    HOSTA fortunei aureomarginata
    Leaves heavily margined golden yellow
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00 £10.50
    HOSTA 'Golden Tiara'
    Dainty leaves with gold rim
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    HOSTA 'Guacamole'
    Apple-green heart-shaped leaves with an irregular bluish edge
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00 £10.50
    HOSTA 'Halcyon'
    Striking blue-grey leaves and small purple-blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00 £10.50
    HOSTA 'Orange Marmalade'
    Green edged leaves with broad central yellow splash, with a hint of orange in spring. Matures almost white in summer
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    HOSTA sieboldiana
    Blue-green leaves and light purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    HOSTA 'Stained Glass'
    A new variety with gold centred leaves with irregular dark and light green margins
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    HOSTA 'Sum and Substance'
    Very large yellowish leaves.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    HOSTA tokudama 'Blue Cadet'
    Small blue-grey leaves and lavender-blue flower
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00 £10.50

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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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    £12.00
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