Hosta ‘Francee’ — Hardy Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Hosta ‘Francee’ — Hardy Herbaceous Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Hosta ‘Francee’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with pale-lavender bells and flowering july to august. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: 50–60cm × 70cm
- Flowering: July to August
- Position: Partial to Full Shade
- Attracts: Bees
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Hosta ‘Francee’ is clump-forming with broad heart-shaped leaves, deep green foliage with crisp white margins, settles happily into shaded borders, woodland gardens, ferneries, containers, ground cover.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Hosta 'Francee' |
| Mature size | 50–60cm × 70cm |
| Growth habit | Clump-forming with broad heart-shaped leaves |
| Position | Partial to Full Shade |
| Soil | Moist, humus-rich, fertile |
| Watering | Regular; never let dry out fully |
| Flowering | July to August |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees |
| Best for | Shaded borders, woodland gardens, ferneries, containers, ground cover |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Hosta ‘Francee’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from july to august. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Hosta ‘Francee’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Hosta ‘Francee’ prefers partial to full shade, which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out.