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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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Height - 55cm(22in) -
Spread - 60cm(24in)
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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.
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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) from Japanese source. -
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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Buy Varieties of HOSTA
HOSTA 'Fire and Ice' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Twisted leaves with white central splashes edged with deep green. Compact habit and lavender purple flowers
HOSTA fortunei albopicta >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Thin creamy yellow leaves margined green. Mauve flowers
HOSTA fortunei aureomarginata >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Leaves heavily margined golden yellow
HOSTA 'Francee' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Dark green leaves margined white with some veining, lavender flowers
HOSTA 'Guacamole' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Apple-green heart-shaped leaves with an irregular bluish edge
HOSTA 'Halcyon' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Striking blue-grey leaves and small purple-blue flowers
HOSTA 'Honeybells' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Heart-shaped leaves with wavy margins which are strongly veined and pale green. Fragrant white flowers
HOSTA 'Liberty' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Large rippled soft green leaves with a bold golden edge. Makes a particularly impressive pot plant in a moist soil
HOSTA 'Minuteman' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Dark green wavy leaves, edged with creamy-white. Lavender coloured flowers
HOSTA 'Orange Marmalade' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Green edged leaves with broad central yellow splash, with a hint of orange in spring. Matures almost white in summer
HOSTA 'Purple Heart' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Large mid-green leaves flushed purple-red at the base. Pale purple flowers carried on purple-red stems
HOSTA sieboldiana >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Blue-green leaves and light purple flowers
HOSTA sieboldiana 'Big Daddy' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Striking puckered intense blue leaves. Deep violet flowers
HOSTA sieboldiana elegans >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Enormous blue-green ribbed leaves and white flowers
HOSTA sieboldiana 'Frances Williams' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
An outstanding variety with large amounts of yellow edging to bluish-green leaves
HOSTA 'Stained Glass' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
A new variety with gold centred leaves with irregular dark and light green margins
HOSTA tokudama 'Blue Cadet' >
Commonly known as: Funkia, Plantain lily.
Small blue-grey leaves and lavender-blue flower
