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

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    AWARD
    Dark green wavy leaves, edged with creamy-white. Lavender coloured flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £14.00 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12 each
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    • Good to know
      Sport of 'Francee'
    • Pests & Diseases
      A great delicacy for slugs and snails! Vine weevil in pot grown plants. Possibly virus infections
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. USA. 1994. John Machen Jr. Virginia
    • Blue
      Lavender coloured
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
    • Height
      50cm (20in)
    • Spread
      1m (3ft)
    • 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
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