Frances William
Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 48 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, moist, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.5 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Cordate (Heart-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Blue-green with wide yellow-green margins |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Astilbe, Bleeding Heart, Ferns |
Where it came from
| Grower | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
1-3 morning sun / Spikes of flowers bloom in summer / Prune to remove flower stems and spent leaves so no bugs and diseases
Maintenance
Remove spent flower scapes and clean up dead foliage in late fall.
Cleanup
Fall
Notes
Very popular, large, classic hosta cultivar. Edges can scorch if given too much afternoon sun.