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    HOSTA sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'
    HOSTA sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    HOSTA sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'

    Commonly known as Funkia, Plantain lily

    An outstanding variety with large amounts of yellow edging to bluish-green leaves
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £14.00 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £12 each
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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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)
    • White
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      1m (3ft)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump forming perennial. Heart-shaped, cupped, very puckered leaves 20cm (8in) long. Greyish-white flowers on scapes 65cm (26in) 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
      Better colour with sun but shelter from midday sun.
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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