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    HOSTA
    HOSTA 'Honeybells'
    HOSTA 'Honeybells'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HOSTA 'Honeybells'

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    Heart-shaped leaves with wavy margins which are strongly veined and pale green. Fragrant white flowers
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Possible hybrid of H. plantaginea x H. lanceolata
    • Pests & Diseases
      A great delicacy for slugs and snails! Vine weevil in pot grown plants. Possibly virus infections
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. USA. 1952. Alex Cumming, Connecticut
    • White
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      75cm (30in)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Herbaceous
      Vigorous perennial. Forms a lax, open mound. Lustrous leaves 28cm (11in) long. Bell-shaped flowers on leafy scapes 1m (3ft) tall.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • 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
      75cm (30in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
      		  
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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
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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