Hosta ‘Francee’
$28.99
A broad mature shade perennial forming arching mounds of strongly veined dark green heart-shaped leaves, each narrowly edged in crisp white.
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Description
Hosta Francee is an award-winning clump-forming herbaceous perennial that develops a broad arching mound of strongly veined, heart-shaped dark green leaves. Each leaf carries a narrow crisp white margin, producing a clean variegated effect that remains useful through the shaded growing season.
In summer, slender scapes rise above the foliage and carry pale lavender funnel-shaped flowers. Grow Francee in partial to full shade in fertile, organically rich soil that remains evenly moist but drains freely. Shelter it from drying wind and harsh afternoon sun, and water at ground level beneath the leaves.
Mature clumps can spread widely and should be given enough room to reach their true scale. Remove damaged leaves and spent scapes, clear foliage after autumn dieback and divide congested plants in early spring or late summer. Francee works well as ground cover, mass planting, woodland underplanting or a large container specimen.
Additional information
| Height | 1 ft – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 4 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Francee Hosta, Hosta 'Francee', Hosta fortunei Francee, Hosta Francee (_fortunei_) |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower autumn | Purple |
| Color flower summer | Purple |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Neutral |
| Position | Partial shade, Full shade |
| Scent | No |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Arching |
| Suggest planting location | Shade Garden |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Underplanting, Edging Plant, Shade Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Francee plantain lily |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23019186, 7937668055091, ZHOSFOF0001G, 201697550, 201813380, 201813381 |
| Cultivation | Set the crown at soil level in fertile evenly moist soil with dappled shade. Water beneath the leaves, mulch lightly and give the broad mature mound enough space to spread without crowding. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in early spring before leaves unfurl or in late summer, retaining healthy roots and several viable buds. |
| Pests | Slugs, snails, vine weevil, foliar nematodes, deer and rabbits may damage leaves or roots. |
| Diseases | Hosta virus X, leaf spot, anthracnose, crown rot and southern blight may occur; use clean tools and maintain drainage. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower scapes and damaged leaves as needed, then clear collapsed foliage after natural autumn dieback. |
| Hazardous information | Hosta contains saponins that can cause digestive upset in dogs, cats and horses if eaten; keep leaves and flowers away from pets. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the root zone evenly moist, watering deeply beneath the leaf canopy and adding organic mulch around rather than over the crown. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in sheltered partial to full shade; dappled or morning light is suitable, while harsh afternoon sun may scorch the narrow white margins. |
| Common Name | Francee Hosta |