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HOSTA 'Orange Marmalade'

Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

Green edged leaves with broad central yellow splash, with a hint of orange in spring. Matures almost white in summer
Further Reading....
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Soft lilac
  • Height
    50cm (20in)
  • Spread
    1m (3ft)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    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)
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade

HOSTA 'Orange Marmalade'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Sport of 'Paul's Glory'
    Pests & Diseases
    A great delicacy for slugs and snails! Vine weevil in pot grown plants. Possibly virus infection
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. USA. 2000. Bob Solberg, N. Carolina
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Gold variegated
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Hosta - Care Guide

Useful extras...

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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

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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.
Only £8.00

Vermin & Pest Control
Copper Tape
Quick and easy way to repel slugs and snails from your pots with this adhesive copper tape.
Only £7.50

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Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00

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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

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