Family: Hosta
Type: Perennial
Other Common Name: Plantain Lily, Funkia
Frances Williams Hosta is a captivating perennial known for its large, variegated leaves. It’s a standout variety in the Hosta family, offering both texture and color to shady garden spots.
This plant features heart-shaped leaves with a unique blue-green color and striking yellow margins. The foliage is the star here, making a bold statement in any garden setting.
In addition to its foliage, it blooms light lavender flowers in mid-summer. These add a delicate touch to the robust leaves, attracting bees and adding a layer of interest.
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Average to moist
Sun Needs: Partial shade to shade
Growth Rate: Medium
Average Height (feet): 3
Average Spread (feet): 4
Average Life Span (years): 10
Form: Over mound
Flower Color: White
Flower Shape: Bell
Bloom Season: In mid summer
Foliage Color: Green
Foliage Shape: Heart
Incorporating Frances Williams Hosta in your landscape brings a lush, leafy feel. It’s perfect for shaded areas where other plants struggle.
Plant them in clusters under trees or in woodland gardens. Their large leaves fill space beautifully, creating a dense, green undergrowth.
Pair them with other shade-loving plants. The contrast in leaf shapes and sizes can create a dynamic, textured look in your garden.
Frances Williams Hosta is ideal for woodland gardens. Its naturalistic appearance and shade tolerance fit seamlessly into this style, mimicking the understory of a forest.
In formal gardens, this hosta adds a touch of elegance. Its symmetrical leaf pattern and neat growth habit work well in structured garden designs.
The Frances Williams Hosta also suits cottage garden styles. Its lush foliage complements the informal, densely planted beds typical of this design.
Create a serene green corner with Frances Williams Hosta. Its large leaves bring calmness and a sense of coolness, ideal for a peaceful garden nook.
Use it as a border plant in shaded areas. Its variegated leaves add interest and light to darker garden spots.
Mix them with ferns and bleeding hearts for a multi-textured shade garden. The variety of leaf shapes and sizes creates a visually appealing layering effect.
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In spring, Frances Williams Hosta emerges with fresh new leaves. The plant starts as tight curls, unfurling into full, variegated leaves as the season progresses.
Summer showcases the hosta in full leaf, with its vibrant margins and deep blue-green centers. This is also when its lavender flowers bloom, adding a soft contrast.
In fall, the leaves of Frances Williams Hosta start to fade. They turn a softer green, preparing for dormancy while still providing interest in the garden.
During winter, the hosta dies back, leaving behind space for winter interest plants. It's a rest period for the plant, gearing up for spring regrowth.
Frances Williams Hosta thrives in shady areas. Ideal spots are under trees or on the north side of buildings, where they get protection from intense afternoon sun.
While tolerant of some morning sun, this hosta prefers shade. Too much sunlight can scorch its leaves, so aim for light to partial shade for best growth.
This hosta loves rich, well-draining soil. It's adaptable but performs best in soil enriched with organic matter, which helps retain moisture and nutrients.
Space plants about 36 inches apart. Frances Williams Hosta grows large, so this spacing allows room for mature spread and promotes healthy air circulation.
The best time to plant is in spring or early fall. These cooler seasons allow the hosta to establish roots without the stress of high heat or heavy frost.
Dig a hole wider than the root ball and as deep. Place the hosta in the hole, backfill with soil, and water well to settle the roots and eliminate air pockets.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Regular watering is crucial, especially in dry periods, to maintain lush, healthy leaves.
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Frances Williams Hosta isn’t a heavy feeder, but this will support its robust foliage.
Prune in late fall or early spring. Remove any dead or damaged leaves to maintain its appearance and health.
Spring care involves clearing any debris from the plant base and beginning regular watering as new growth starts. It's also the right time to fertilize.
During summer, ensure consistent moisture and watch for slugs, a common pest for hostas. Protect the leaves from too much direct sunlight.
In fall, reduce watering and prepare the plant for dormancy. Clear fallen leaves to prevent fungal diseases.
In winter, Frances Williams Hosta is dormant. There's little care needed, but a layer of mulch can protect the roots in colder climates.
It typically grows about 24 inches tall and up to 36 inches wide. It’s known for its large, showy leaves.
While no plant is entirely deer-proof, hostas are not a favorite for deer. However, they may nibble on them if other food sources are scarce.
Yes, it can be divided in early spring or fall. Dividing every few years helps maintain its health and vigor.
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