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HOSTA 'Golden Tiara'

Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

Dainty leaves with gold rim
Further Reading....
  • Height
    40cm (16in)
  • Spread
    1m (3ft)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump forming perennial with mid- green heart-shaped leaves 10cm (4in) long. Flowers in shades of lavender to purple on scapes to 60cm (24in) tall. Sometimes repeat flowers.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
    Will tolerate full sun provided soil is kept moist. Flower colour is darker in sun.
  • Partial shade

HOSTA 'Golden Tiara'

 
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    A great delicacy for slugs and snails! Vine weevil in pot grown plants. Possibly virus infections
    Place of origin
    Garden origin (USA)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold variegated
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Shelter from cold dry winds. Will not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture.
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Hosta - Care Guide
40cm (16in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  1m (3ft)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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