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HOSTA
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily
Impressive foliage in colour and texture.
Genus of about 70 species and numerous cultivars of mostly clump-forming perennials from sun-baked volcanic cliffs, rocky streamsides, woodland, and alpine meadows in China, Korea, Japan and eastern Russia.
Many hybrids have also been raised, mainly in the USA.
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Height45cm (18in) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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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.Clump-forming perennial. Leaves emerge blue-green and turn grey-green as season progresses. Pale lavender flowers on scapes to 45cm (30in)
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
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Partial shade
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails. Vine weevil in containers. Virus infections.
Place of originGarden origin (USA) -
HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilShelter from cold, dry winds. Will not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to conserve moisture.
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
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Buy Varieties of HOSTA
HOSTA 'Fire and Ice'
twisted leaves with white central splashes edged with deep green. Compact habit and lavender purple flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA fortunei albopicta
thin creamy yellow leaves margined green. Mauve flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA fortunei aureomarginata
leaves heavily margined golden yellow
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA 'Francee'
dark green leaves margined white with some veining, lavender flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA 'Golden Tiara'
dainty leaves with gold rim
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA 'Guacamole'
apple-green heart-shaped leaves with an irregular bluish edge
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA 'Halcyon'
striking blue-grey leaves and small purple-blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA 'Honeybells'
heart-shaped leaves with wavy margins which are strongly veined and pale green. Fragrant white flowers
HOSTA 'Liberty'
large rippled soft green leaves with a bold golden edge. Makes a particularly impressive pot plant in a moist soil
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA 'Minuteman'
dark green wavy leaves, edged with creamy-white. Lavender coloured flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA 'Orange Marmalade'
green edged leaves with broad central yellow splash, with a hint of orange in spring. Matures almost white in summer
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA 'Purple Heart'
large mid-green leaves flushed purple-red at the base. Pale purple flowers carried on purple-red stems
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA sieboldiana
blue-green leaves and light purple flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA sieboldiana 'Big Daddy'
striking puckered intense blue leaves. Deep violet flowers
Gift-wrapping available
HOSTA sieboldiana elegans
enormous blue-green ribbed leaves and white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
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