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    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.

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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
      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. 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

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    • HOSTA 'Chain Lightning'
    Blue-green leaves with central gold splash. Pale lavender flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HOSTA 'Devon Green'
    Shiny dark green leaves with pale purple flowers, with darker stripe.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HOSTA 'Fire and Ice'
    Twisted leaves with white central splashes edged with deep green. Compact habit and lavender purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HOSTA fortunei albopicta
    Thin creamy yellow leaves margined green. Mauve flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HOSTA fortunei aureomarginata
    Leaves heavily margined golden yellow
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50 £10.80
    HOSTA 'Francee'
    Dark green leaves margined white with some veining, lavender flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50 £10.80
    HOSTA 'Golden Tiara'
    Dainty leaves with gold rim
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HOSTA 'Guacamole'
    Apple-green heart-shaped leaves with an irregular bluish edge
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50 £10.80
    HOSTA 'Halcyon'
    Striking blue-grey leaves and small purple-blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HOSTA 'Honeybells'
    Heart-shaped leaves with wavy margins which are strongly veined and pale green. Fragrant white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HOSTA 'Liberty'
    Large rippled soft green leaves with a bold golden edge. Makes a particularly impressive pot plant in a moist soil
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50 £10.80
    HOSTA 'Minuteman'
    Dark green wavy leaves, edged with creamy-white. Lavender coloured flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    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
    £13.50
    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
    £13.50 £10.80
    HOSTA sieboldiana
    Blue-green leaves and light purple flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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