Hosta 'Francee' typically starts flowering in late June or early July.
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Hosta 'Francee'
Hosta 'Francee' is a clump-forming, woodland perennial known for its large, bold leaves. It features generous amounts of lance-shaped leaves in a medium green hue, with a thick creamy-yellow border. In mid to late summer, clusters of lavender flowers appear above the foliage, attracting pollinators to the garden. At maturity, the plants can reach up to two feet in height and width. This shade-tolerant species does best when planted in moist, rich, well-drained soil and needs regular watering during dry periods. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this ‘Hosta' will undoubtedly add a bold statement to the garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Tissue Culture,Offsets,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Pale lavender Flowers
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,yellow
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Hosta 'Francee' should be watered with an inch of water at least twice a week. Every 5-7 days is sufficient, or more often if necessary. When the soil feeling dry to the touch, it's time to water, but make sure the soil is slightly damp between waterings. Avoid overwatering and never allow the soil to become completely soggy.
sunlight
Hosta 'Francee' plants need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth. However, too much sun can be damaging; this plant species prefers indirect sunlight and can experience sunburn or wilting if exposed to too much direct sunlight. As such, it is best to provide morning and evening sun, or shaded light for the majority of the day. Additionally, Hosta 'Francee' should not be placed in direct sunlight during the height of the summer. Instead, the ideal spot is a location that gets light morning and evening sunlight, such as an east- or north-facing location.
pruning
Hosta ‘Francee’ should be pruned yearly in late spring or early summer. To prune, gently remove any discolored or damaged foliage. Then, cut back plants to just above soil level to remove any dead leaves and stems. This will help stimulate new growth and result in better-looking foliage. It is also important to remove any flowering stalks after blooming, as this will help the plant to focus energy on foliage instead of flowers.
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Starts Flowering
