Common name: Hosta 'Francee'

Description: This classic herbaceous perennial features attractive heart-shaped leaves in dark green with crisp white margins, creating elegant foliage interest from spring through autumn. In summer, tall stems of lavender flowers rise above the mounded foliage, adding vertical interest. 'Francee' is perfect for shade borders, woodland gardens, and containers where its striking variegated foliage provides season-long interest. The bold leaves create excellent ground cover whilst suppressing weeds, and the foliage combines beautifully with ferns and other shade-loving plants. This reliable hosta brings architectural presence and elegant variegation with minimal maintenance, thriving in moist, shaded conditions.

Other benefits: striking variegated foliage, excellent ground cover, shade tolerant, suitable for containers, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees visit flowers; provides shelter for amphibians

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 60cm x 90cm

Position: partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral to slightly acid conditions

Moisture: moist soil preferred; dislikes drought

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to -20°C