HOSTA 'Minuteman'
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HOSTA 'Minuteman'
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily
Dark green wavy leaves, edged with creamy-white. Lavender coloured flowers
£14.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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 -
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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Silver variegated
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Height
50cm (20in) -
Spread
1m (3ft)
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HerbaceousClump-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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Fertile moist well-drained soilWill not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture.
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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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