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    HOSTA 'Halcyon'
    HOSTA 'Halcyon'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HOSTA 'Halcyon'

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    AWARD
    Striking blue-grey leaves and small purple-blue flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £14.00 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12 each
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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
      Garden origin (Eric Smith, UK)
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Purple blue
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Blue
    • Height
      35-40cm (14-16in)
    • Spread
      70cm (28in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump forming perennial with heart-shaped leaves 20cm (8in) long. Dense racemes of bell-shaped flowers on scapes 45cm (18in) tall.
    • 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
    • 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
    • Mature Size
      35-40cm (14-16in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        70cm (28in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    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
    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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