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HOSTA
Commonly known as Funkia, Wavy-leaved 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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Height55cm(22in)
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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. Broadly oval, flat leaves 13-18cm (5-7in) long. Flowers are produced on arching scapes 50-80cm (20-32in) tall.
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesA great delicacy for slugs and snails! Vine weevil in pot grown plants. Possibly virus infectionsPlace of originGarden origin(USA) from Japanese source.
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilShelter from cold dry winds. Will not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
55cm(22in)
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60cm(24in) |
![ABUTILON x suntense ABUTILON x suntense](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/abutilon_x_suntense_26.jpg)
ABUTILON x suntense
![ACER shirasawanum 'Aureum' ACER shirasawanum 'Aureum'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/acer_shirasawanum_aureum_143b.jpg)
ACER shirasawanum 'Aureum'
![AGAPANTHUS 'Peter Pan' AGAPANTHUS 'Peter Pan'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/agapanthus_peter_pan_190.jpg)
AGAPANTHUS 'Peter Pan'
![ANEMONE x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert' ANEMONE x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/anemone_x_hybrida_honorine_jobert_283.jpg)
ANEMONE x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'
Buy Varieties of HOSTA
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Chain Lightning'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/hosta_chain_lightning_6888.jpg)
HOSTA 'Chain Lightning'
blue-green leaves with central gold splash. Pale lavender flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Fire and Ice'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/hosta_fire_and_ice.jpg)
HOSTA 'Fire and Ice'
twisted leaves with white central splashes edged with deep green. Compact habit and lavender purple flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA fortunei albopicta](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Hosta_ fortunei_Albopicta.jpg)
HOSTA fortunei albopicta
thin creamy yellow leaves margined green. Mauve flowers
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA fortunei aureomarginata](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Hosta_fortunei_Aureomarginata.jpg)
HOSTA fortunei aureomarginata
leaves heavily margined golden yellow
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Francee'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/hosta_francee.jpg)
HOSTA 'Francee'
dark green leaves margined white with some veining, lavender flowers
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Golden Tiara'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Hosta_Golden_Tiara.jpg)
HOSTA 'Golden Tiara'
dainty leaves with gold rim
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Guacamole'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/hosta_guacamole_4652.jpg)
HOSTA 'Guacamole'
apple-green heart-shaped leaves with an irregular bluish edge
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Halcyon'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/hosta_halycon.jpg)
HOSTA 'Halcyon'
striking blue-grey leaves and small purple-blue flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Honeybells'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Hosta_fortunei_Honeybells.jpg)
HOSTA 'Honeybells'
heart-shaped leaves with wavy margins which are strongly veined and pale green. Fragrant white flowers
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Liberty'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Hosta_Liberty.jpg)
HOSTA 'Liberty'
large rippled soft green leaves with a bold golden edge. Makes a particularly impressive pot plant in a moist soil
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Minuteman'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/hosta__minuteman_5921.jpg)
HOSTA 'Minuteman'
dark green wavy leaves, edged with creamy-white. Lavender coloured flowers
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Orange Marmalade'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/hosta_orange_marmalade_6118.jpg)
HOSTA 'Orange Marmalade'
green edged leaves with broad central yellow splash, with a hint of orange in spring. Matures almost white in summer
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA 'Purple Heart'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/hosta_purple_heart_5922.jpg)
HOSTA 'Purple Heart'
large mid-green leaves flushed purple-red at the base. Pale purple flowers carried on purple-red stems
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA sieboldiana](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/hosta_sieboldiana_2216.jpg)
HOSTA sieboldiana
blue-green leaves and light purple flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. HOSTA sieboldiana 'Big Daddy'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Hosta_Big_Daddy.jpg)
HOSTA sieboldiana 'Big Daddy'
striking puckered intense blue leaves. Deep violet flowers
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