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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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£12.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £10 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

1.5 to 2 Litre

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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)
Full shade
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 -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold variegated -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - shelter from cold dry winds. Will not tolerate drought.Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture.