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  • HOSTA 'Liberty'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Liberty' and LONICERA nitida 'Baggesen's Gold'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Liberty' and PSEUDOPANAX crassifolius
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    HOSTA 'Liberty'

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

     AWARD
    Large rippled soft green leaves with a bold golden edge. Makes a particularly impressive pot plant in a moist soil
     
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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)
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Upright, vase-shaped, clump forming perennial. Scapes to 1m (3ft) tall.
    • 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
    • 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
      Best colour in sun, but shade from midday sun.
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
       
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