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HOSTA fortunei aureomarginata
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

Leaves heavily margined golden yellow
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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. -
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
1m (3ft) -
Spread
1m (3ft) -
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. Oval to heart-shaped, leathery, distinctively veined leaves 20-25cm (8-10in) long. Mauve flowers produced freely on scapes 85cm (34in) 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) -
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 sun
Will tolerate sun but shade from midday sun. -
Partial shade
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Mature Size1m (3ft)
1m (3ft)
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