Hosta 'Frances Williams' (Frances Williams Hosta)


Michael's Opinion

A bold, rugged, dependable Hosta and one of my favourites.

Botanical Information

FamilyLiliaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'Frances Williams'
SynonymsHosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'
CategoryPerennials
OriginF. Williams & C. Williams, a Hosta sieboldina hybrid.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a-8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4-7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-51 - (-21)
Temperature (°F)-60 - (-5)
HeightUp to 70 cm.
SpreadUp to 150 cm.
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionClump-forming herbaceous perennial.
ID CharacteristicBroad heart-shaped green leaves with wide irregular yellow-green margins.
LandscapeFlower borders and underplanting.
PropagationDivision in late summer.
CultivationBest grown in fertile well drained soil.
PestsNo major issues.
Notable SpecimensA.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.

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