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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
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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. Tissue culture -
Blue
Lavender purple -
Fully hardy
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Silver variegated
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
30cm (12in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
30cm (12in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilWill not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Will tolerate full sun if soil is kept moist. Flower colour is darker in sun. Shelter from cold dry winds.Partial shade
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Planting Combinations
