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    HOSTA
    HOSTA
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    HOSTA

    Commonly known as Funkia, Wavy-leaved plantain lily

    All flower JUN-AUG

    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.

    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(USA) from Japanese source.
    • Height
      55cm(22in)
    • Spread
      60cm(24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump forming perennial. Broadly oval, flat leaves 13-18cm (5-7in) long. Flowers are produced on arching scapes 50-80cm (20-32in) tall.
    • 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
      55cm(22in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm(24in)
      		  
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    varieties
    HOSTA fortunei aureomarginata
    Leaves heavily margined golden yellow
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    HOSTA 'Halcyon'
    Striking blue-grey leaves and small purple-blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    HOSTA 'Orange Marmalade'
    Green edged leaves with broad central yellow splash, with a hint of orange in spring. Matures almost white in summer
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    HOSTA 'Purple Heart'
    Large mid-green leaves flushed purple-red at the base. Pale purple flowers carried on purple-red stems
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    HOSTA sieboldiana
    Blue-green leaves and light purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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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
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    HOSTA 'Sum and Substance'
    Very large yellowish leaves.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    HOSTA tokudama 'Blue Cadet'
    Small blue-grey leaves and lavender-blue flower
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    Available again from March 2026
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Copper Tape
    Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
    £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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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