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    HOSTA
    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Grown primarily for their bold foliage. Yellow-leaved varieties require sun but not midday sun
    • Place of origin
      China, Korea, Japan, eastern Russia.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump-forming perennials.
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
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    Hosta - Care Guide
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    varieties

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    • HOSTA sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'
    An outstanding variety with large amounts of yellow edging to bluish-green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. 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
    £13.50
    HOSTA tokudama 'Blue Cadet'
    Small blue-grey leaves and lavender-blue flower
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available again JAN 2026
    fresh stock in late winter
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