Hosta
'Francee'
Francee Hosta
Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus |
Hosta |
Cultivar |
'Francee' |
Category |
Perennials |
Synonyms |
Hosta fortunei 'Francee' |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Height |
53 cm |
Spread |
127 cm |
Growth |
Fast |
ID Characteristic |
Distinctive, bright purple shoots grow very late in season but unlike the rest of the Fortunei Group, the flowers do not always open at the tip of the scape. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Rich dark green, crisply and narrowly margined white streaks, a matt top and glaucous underside. The leaf blade measures at 21 x 13 cm. |
Flower Description |
funnel-shaped flowers with a pale lavender colour. Grows on an upright, leafy, green, 70 cm scape. |