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HOSTA
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily
All flower JUN-AUG
Impressive foliage in colour and texture.
Genus of about 70 species and numerous cultivars of mostly clump-forming perennials from sun-baked volcanic cliffs, rocky streamsides, woodland, and alpine meadows in China, Korea, Japan and eastern Russia.
Many hybrids have also been raised, mainly in the USA.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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
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Blue
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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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Gold/yellow
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
40cm (16in) -
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 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 shade
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size40cm (16in)
40cm (16in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Hosta - Care Guide