HOSTA 'Liberty'
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HOSTA 'Liberty'
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily
Large rippled soft green leaves with a bold golden edge. Makes a particularly impressive pot plant in a moist soil
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
A great delicacy for slugs and snails! Vine weevil in pot grown plants. Possibly virus infections. -
Place of origin
Japan (garden origin, Virginia, USA) -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Gold variegated
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousUpright, vase-shaped, clump forming perennial. Scapes to 1m (3ft) tall.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilShelter from cold dry winds. Will not tolerate drought.Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture.
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Full shade
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Partial shade
Best colour in sun, but shade from midday sun. -
Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
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