HOSTA 'Halcyon'
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HOSTA 'Halcyon'
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily
Striking blue-grey leaves and small purple-blue flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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/violetPurple blue -
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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Blue
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Height
35-40cm (14-16in) -
Spread
70cm (28in)
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HerbaceousClump forming perennial with heart-shaped leaves 20cm (8in) long. Dense racemes of bell-shaped flowers on scapes 45cm (18in) 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 shade
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Partial shade
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Mature Size35-40cm (14-16in)
70cm (28in)
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