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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
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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
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
75cm (30in) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Vigorous perennial. Forms a lax, open mound. Lustrous leaves 28cm (11in) long. Bell-shaped flowers on leafy scapes 1m (3ft) tall.
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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
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilShelter from cold dry winds. Will not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Mature Size75cm (30in)
1.2m (4ft)
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