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    HOSTA fortunei albopicta
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HOSTA fortunei albopicta

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    Thin creamy yellow leaves margined green. Mauve flowers
     
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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
      Probably garden origin.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Mauve
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Height
      55cm (22in)
    • Spread
      1m (3ft)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Vigorous, clump forming perennial. Narrowly heart-shaped leaves 20-25cm (8-10in) long. Leafy scapes to 80cm (32in) tall.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°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
      Requires sun for best colour but not midday sun.
    • Mature Size
      55cm (22in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (3ft)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Copper Tape
    Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
    £7.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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