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HOSTA 'Stained Glass'
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily
A new variety with gold centred leaves with irregular dark and light green margins
Further Reading....
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Height - 40-50cm (16-20in) -
Spread - 90cm-1.2m (35-47in)
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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. Shiny, gold foliage. Leaves to 27cm (10½in) long. Lavender flowers on scapes 75cm (30in) tall.
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun - tolerates sun in moist soil. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - prominent veins give the look of stained glass. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails. Vine weevils in containers. Virus infections. -
Place of origin - garden origin (USA) -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold variegated -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - shelter from cold, dry winds. Will not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to conserve moisture.
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
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.
Only £6.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50
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