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HOSTA sieboldiana
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily
Blue-green leaves and light purple flowers
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
Japan -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLight purple -
Bell/LanternBell-shaped
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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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Blue
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
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. Heart-shaped to rounded, cupped, puckered, thick leaves 25-50cm (10-20in) long. Flowers are produced on leafy scapes 1m (39in) long and fade to almost white.
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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 soilShelter from cold dry winds. Will 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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Mature Size1m (39in)
1.2m (4ft)
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