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

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    Large mid-green leaves flushed purple-red at the base. Pale purple flowers carried on purple-red stems
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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. USA. 2012. Gary Gossett, Terra Nova Nurseries, Oregon
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Pale purple
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • 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
      60cm (24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Copper Tape
    Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
    £7.50
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