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    HOSTA sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HOSTA sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    An outstanding variety with large amounts of yellow edging to bluish-green leaves
     
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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)
    • White
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • 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. Heart-shaped, cupped, very puckered leaves 20cm (8in) long. Greyish-white flowers on scapes 65cm (26in) tall.
    • 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
      Shelter from cold dry winds. Will not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
      Better colour with sun but shelter from midday sun.
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
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    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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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)
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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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