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    HOSTA
    HOSTA 'Fire and Ice'
    HOSTA 'Fire and Ice'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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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
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £14.00 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12 each
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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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
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial.
    • 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Will not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture.
    • Full sun
      Will tolerate full sun if soil is kept moist. Flower colour is darker in sun. Shelter from cold dry winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      30cm (12in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        30cm (12in)
      		  
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    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
    Unavailable
    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
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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