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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
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Height - 60cm (24in) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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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.
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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) -
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Partial shade - best colour in sun, but shade from midday sun. -
Additional Features - 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) -
Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Leaf colour (if not green) - Gold variegated
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - shelter from cold dry winds. Will not tolerate drought.Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture.
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