Botanical name
Hosta ‘Francee’ (fortunei)
Other names
Plantain lily ‘Francee’
Genus
Hosta
Variety or Cultivar
‘Francee’ _ ‘Francee’ is a clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped, strongly veined mid-green leaves, finely edged with white. Funnel-shaped lavender flowers form on stems.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Pale-purple in Summer
Foliage
Green, Cream, White in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
WHERE TO GROW
Hosta ‘Francee’ (fortunei) (Plantain lily ‘Francee’) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Containers, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in fertile and moist, but well-drained, soil sheltered from cold, dry winds. Grows well in slightly acid or neutral soils, but will also grow in alkaline soils if enriched. Shallow, chalky soils can cause leaves to yellow. Partial shade is best, but
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
