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    HOSTA 'Francee'
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    HOSTA 'Francee'

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    AWARD
    Dark green leaves margined white with some veining, lavender flowers
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      A great delicacy for slugs and snails! Vine weevil in pot grown plants. Possibly virus infections
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin (USA)
    • Blue
      Lavender colour
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
    • Height
      55cm (22in)
    • Spread
      1m (1m)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Vigorous, clump forming perennial. Heart-shaped, puckered leaves 18cm (7in) long. Arching, leafy scapes 75cm (30in) tall.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Shelter from cold dry winds. Will not tolerate drought. Mulch annually in spring to keep in moisture.
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      55cm (22in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (1m)
      		  
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