Francee Hosta

Thought by some to be the very best Hosta variety, the Francee Hosta (Hosta fourtunei 'Francee') is beloved for its vigorous growth and carefree nature! Combined with its reliable, long-lasting display, it is often considered the best of the white-edged foliage Hostas.

The dark green, heart-shaped leaves are delicately edged in pristine white, with a heavily textured appearance that maintains its coloring well throughout the seasons. Summer brings the addition of tall stems that arise out of the foliage to display racemes of tiny, trumpet-shaped white blossoms that have been lightly dusted with a lavender hue. Hummingbirds and pollinators adore them as much as you will!

The Francee Hosta is a herbaceous perennial that has a low-growing, mounded nature and is adaptable to a variety of conditions throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 9. Growing up to 15-20 inches in height when blooming and spreading to a lovely 3 feet wide.

Planting and Application:

Francee works well in containers as the main filler/thriller and in larger planters are dramatic fillers and spillers! Ideal around covered and shady seating areas, on front porches, and even covered balconies to add two-tone foliage and flowers that can be used in cut flower arrangements!

Hosta happily spread throughout Pollinator gardens, shady Cottage gardens, and foundation plantings on the shady areas of your home! As lovely edging and facer plants, Francee eases the transition between lawns and gardens in rows and groupings. Plant straight or winding rows or groups throughout the woodland garden or under the canopies of trees. Mix with other shade garden plants such as Ferns and Astilbe, and of course other Hostas! They'll also help control erosion on slopes and gullies, and is a fine size for groundcover, edging, or specimen use!

• Large Heart-Shaped White Edged Dark Green Leaves
• Lovely Trumpet-Shaped Lavender/White Blossoms
• White Summer Flowers For Pollinators & Hummingbirds
• Lovely Tall Scapes for Bouquets
• Specimens, Groupings & Rows, Containers & Shade Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant this low-care herbaceous Perennial in an area that receives partial shade and even full shade, especially in the hottest of its favored growing zones. The leaves need some morning sun to bring out the best coloration since too much sun will burn the leaves. Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Provide moderate yet consistent moisture throughout the growing season and these appreciate a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch chips to help hold in moisture. Deadhead these after flowers fade, and clean the foliage away from the plant once it dies back in the autumn.

• More Sun Tolerant & Full Shade
• Adaptable To A Variety Of Soil
• Moderate Moisture & Needs Well-Drained Soil
• Appreciates Mulch
• Prune in Late Fall After Leaves Die Back
• Divide Every Few Years
• Extremely Cold Hardy, Deer & Rabbit Resistant

Featuring two-tone foliage and pale lavender blossoms, the Francee Hosta has been a fan favorite for years! Reserve yours as soon as you see her in stock today at Nature Hills!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Hostas need full sun or shade?

Hosta does best in full sun in cooler climates but does appreciate afternoon protection from the worst of the summer sun, especially in the hottest of their growing zone range. In the hottest climates, Hosta like partial shade or dappled shade, and some varieties will do great in full shade.

Where do Hostas grow best?

Hosta plants love enriched, well-drained soil that is moderately yet consistently moist throughout the growing season. They appreciate mulched garden beds.

Do Hostas come back every year? Are Hostas a perennial plant?

With vigorous carefree growth, Hostas are herbaceous perennial plants that will return year after year with little maintenance.

What do you do with Hostas in the fall? What do you do with Hostas in the winter?

Hosta leaves will die back after frost but the crowns and roots remain intact and dormant until next spring. Prune back the leaves once they turn brown in the autumn and remove them from the plant's area. For winter protection, add a layer of compost or mulch over the crowns to protect them from the chill.

Do Hosta attract hummingbirds or pollinators?

Hostas are loved by pollinators and hummingbirds! All walks of beneficial pollinators will show up to sip their nectar.

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