HOSTA 'Chain Lightning'
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HOSTA 'Chain Lightning'
Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily
Blue-green leaves with central gold splash. Pale lavender flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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. -
Blue
Lavender-purple -
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)
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