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HOSTA 'Chain Lightning'
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily
Blue-green leaves with central gold splash. Pale lavender flowers
Further Reading....
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BlueLavender-purple -
Height40cm (16in) -
Spread40cm (16in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial producing lily-like flowers in summer
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full shade -
Partial shade
HOSTA 'Chain Lightning'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesA great delicacy for slugs and snails. Vine weevil in pot-grown plants. Possibly virus infections
Place of originGarden origin. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold/yellow
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilWill not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
Hosta - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
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.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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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