Hosta 'Frances Williams' - Deciduous Perennial - Height 20cm - 2lt

Hosta ‘Frances Williams’ is a classic and highly admired cultivar, known for its bold foliage and striking color contrast. It forms large, impressive clumps, often reaching 60–90 cm tall and up to 1.2 meters wide, making it a dramatic focal point in shaded gardens. The heart-shaped leaves are thick and heavily textured, a deep blue-green in color with broad, irregular golden-yellow margins that create a vivid two-tone effect. This distinctive variegation makes ‘Frances Williams’ one of the most recognizable and enduringly popular hostas.

In midsummer, tall scapes emerge above the foliage, bearing clusters of pale lavender to near-white, bell-shaped flowers. While the blooms are delicate and attractive to pollinators, the foliage remains the main ornamental feature, providing season-long beauty. Thanks to its substance, the leaves are more resistant to slugs than many hosta varieties, making it a practical choice as well as a decorative one.

Best grown in partial to full shade, ‘Frances Williams’ prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. It is ideal for borders, shade gardens, or as a specimen plant, where its bold texture and coloration bring depth and elegance.