Grünblättrige Riesen-Funkie

Variety

Grünblättrige Riesen-Funkie

created by Alex&Sempi at 01.07.2025

Features

Growth habit

lifespan: perennial

growth habit: horst-forming

growth habit: ground cover

growth habit: herbaceous

growth habit: sprawling

root type: shallow-rooted

self-fruiting

leaves: Deciduous

Cold germination

ornamental plant

height: 80 - 100 cm

leaves: leafy

height: 50 - 70 cm

hermaphroditic

growth habit: upright overhanging

height: 70 - 90 cm

wide: 70 - 80 cm

entire leaves

Bell-shaped flowers

large leaves

Scentless flowers

strong growth

Spear shaped leaves

propagation by seeds

propagation by division

dies back in late autumn

perennial

insect pollination

leaves: slightly wavy

Blätter: herzförmig

Blüte: traubenförmig

Blüte: mittelgroß

Blätter: runzelig

Blätter: genoppt

Location

planting: bed

planting: outdoor

sheltered from the wind

planting: house wall / wall

Soil: permeable soil

soil moisture: no waterlogging

Fertilization: single dose of compost

Fertilization: nutrient-rich

fertilization: humus-enriched

soil moisture: fresh to moist

soil moisture: well-drained

biotope: forest

Water: regularly

planting: heat protected

Soil: light to medium-heavy

Soil: sandy to loamy

pH value: acidic to neutral (5,5-7)

fertilization: lime-free

Soil: loosened

Water: Adequate

Planting: edge of wooded areas or beneath trees

fertilization: sufficient

Light: Partial Shade to Shade

Fertilization: organic

Planting: pond / pond's edge

biotope: stream / pond / shoreline

Heat requirement: moderate

Düngemittel: Pflanzenjauche

Fruit shape

elongated

capsule

Resistances

resistant

robust

Winter hardy

Little susceptible

hardy down to -30°C

Wurzeldruck-verträglich

Taste

Slightly bitter

delicate

asparagus aroma

raw edible

Edible

slightly sweet

Onion aroma

slightly nutty

Color

Black seeded

leaves: Autumn leaf coloration

Flower: light-violet

Blätter: dunkelgrün

Blätter: blaugrau

Blüte: blauviolett

Frucht: braungrün/grünbraun

Stamm, Stiel: grün

Oberfläche: schimmernd

Herbstfärbung: gelb

Wurzel: cremeweiß

Wurzel: braun

Blattrippen: grün

Stamm, Stiel: olivgrün

Season Overview

Propagating

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Description

Desolate semi-shady to shady corners in the garden are a thing of the past with the planting of funkia! And if you are looking for a particularly impressive specimen, the green-leaved giant funkia is the right choice. It lives up to its name with its particularly large growth of up to 1 meter in height and up to 80 centimetres in width. This makes it an eye-catcher not only in sunny, colorful spots in the garden or on the patio, but also in low-light areas. The Giant Funkia also provides a neat flower decoration! At a height of up to 1.5 meters, its delicate bell-shaped flowers float above the ornamental perennial on long stems in July and August. Not only beautiful, but also ecologically valuable. The flowers of the funkia attract native, useful insects such as bees to our garden to feed them with their nectar supply. These neat inflorescences are perfect for cutting for summer bouquets, after which this funkia even produces new flowers. Last but not least, its leaves are also a great addition to home floristry, making wonderful self-tied bouquets. The green-leaved giant funkia is not the only ornamental plant: it has striking, large, roundish to heart-shaped leaves in a rich mid-green. No wonder funkias are also known as heart-leaved lilies. Even as a solitary plant, the giant green-leaved funkia is an effective addition to any shade garden, Japanese garden or pond edge. Last but not least, it is also suitable for group planting if you have plenty of space. This large hosta prefers a moist, airy location with well-drained, nutritious soil that is kept fresh to moderately moist. When cared for in this way, it is easy to look after. It can be fertilized with compost in spring and divided every 4 to 5 years. In a generous planter, long-term fertilizer and a slightly sheltered spot in winter will do it good. In this way, the green-leaved giant funkia becomes a green giant in the garden - with equally huge charisma in partial shade or shade!

Non hybrid

Frostproof