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

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    Blue-green leaves and light purple flowers
     
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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
      Japan
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Light purple
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Blue
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump forming perennial. Heart-shaped to rounded, cupped, puckered, thick leaves 25-50cm (10-20in) long. Flowers are produced on leafy scapes 1m (39in) long and fade to almost white.
    • 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
      1m (39in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
      		  
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    varieties
    HOSTA sieboldiana elegans
    Enormous blue-green ribbed leaves and white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    HOSTA sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'
    An outstanding variety with large amounts of yellow edging to bluish-green leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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