HOSTA fortunei albopicta
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HOSTA fortunei albopicta
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily
Thin creamy yellow leaves margined green. Mauve flowers
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12 each
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
Probably garden origin. -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetMauve -
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
55cm (22in) -
Spread
1m (3ft)
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HerbaceousEarly 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.
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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
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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
Requires sun for best colour but not midday sun. -
Mature Size55cm (22in)
1m (3ft)
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