Hosta 'Francee'
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
An Post (Seeds Only) €4.00
A postal fee of €4.00 applies for any seed order. It does not apply to bulbs or seed potatoes or large boxes of wildflower seeds.
Nationwide Shipping Max Weight 27kg (including Northern Ireland) €9.00
This offer applies to most of our products online such as Christmas, plants, gardening, aquatic and pet products. Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed. In this instance, a member of our team will contact you. Our courier company delivers Monday to Friday and not weekends.
Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
If you have ordered compost, furniture that we stock here in Newlands, BBQ or if your order is overweight or bulky, we will personally deliver to Dublin and parts of Co. Kildare or 25Km radius from where we are based.
Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
(For counties outside of Dublin & Kildare) If your order is overweight or bulky or fragile and your shipping address is not based in Dublin or Kildare then we will ship your order by pallet.
Hosta 'Francee' is a hardy perennial that is prized for its beautiful, variegated foliage. The heart-shaped leaves are dark green with creamy white edges that provide a striking contrast. It is a shade-loving plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil. While it is not known for its flowers, 'Francee' does produce small, lavender blooms in the summer that attract pollinators.
Why we like it:
- 'Francee' is a low-maintenance plant that adds visual interest to any shade garden.
- Its attractive foliage provides a beautiful backdrop for other plants.
- It is easy to grow and can tolerate a range of soil conditions.
What to know:
- Hostas prefer partial to full shade.
- They require consistent moisture and well-draining soil.
- Fertilize in the spring and divide every 3-5 years to maintain plant health.
- Remove spent flowers to encourage healthy growth.
- Hostas are deer-resistant, but slugs love them.
Height and Spread:
- When fully grown, Hosta 'Francee' reaches a height of 45-60cm and has a spread of 60-75cm.
