Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams
Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams
Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams
Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams
Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams
Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams
Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams
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Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams
Franck B. • 10 FR
Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams
Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams
Siebold's Plantain Lily, Funkia
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VERONIQUE, 12/10/2025
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Description
The thick blue-green leaves marginated with pale green of the Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams are deeply veined and measure an average of 20 cm (7.9 in). This variety spreads to a width of 60 to 80 cm (31.5 in) making it an excellent perennial bushy plant. From July to August, a series of long spikes towering over the leafy clump bear a terminal cluster of slightly pendulous clay-white flowers measuring 4 to 5 cm (2 in). Hostas appreciate rich loamy soils, even heavy and clayey ones as long as they remain slightly moist. If they are happy, they will stay in place for years without requiring special care.
Hostas are herbaceous perennial plants with deciduous foliage that reproduce from underground rootstocks and stolons. They differ in size, texture, and colour. Originally from East Asia, they were first brought back from Japan and then Korea. But these plants are also found in northern China and eastern Siberia. They are also commonly Plantain Lily because of their foliage.
Pair Hosta Frances Williams with the gold of Geranium phaeum Margaret Wilson, with ramsons, with the old pink of Digitalis mertonensis or with the purple fronds of the fern Athyrium niponicum Pictum. They are all very effective as slug repellents. The Lobelia speciosa Russian Princess, the silver Brunnera macrophylla Mr Morse familiar to the undergrowth will be excellent companions. Also consider the Heuchera and their incredible range of colors, or the delicate flowers of the fairy (Epimedium). This way, you will enhance the shaded and slightly moist parts of the garden by creating a pleasant haven of freshness for the summer. Hostas also thrive in pots that should be placed in partial shade and watered regularly.
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Botanical data
Hosta
sieboldiana
Frances Williams
Asparagaceae
Siebold's Plantain Lily, Funkia
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Hostas are planted in spring or autumn. Hostas prefer a deep, rich, humus-bearing, loose soil, preferably neutral to acidic (at least low in limestone), moist to wet throughout the year. Plant them in partial or dappled shade and sheltered from strong winds.
Prepare a planting hole of 20 cm (7.9 in) x 20 cm (7.9 in) x 20 cm (7.9 in). If your soil is heavy, mix equal parts of compost with crumbled soil, partially fill the hole, and place your potted plant so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3 cm (1.2 in) of soil. Adding a slow-release fertilizer will nourish your plant during its rooting period without the risk of burning. Make sure to position the base well above ground level. Firm the soil and water generously to eliminate air pockets. If the weather is dry, regular watering for a few weeks will help to establish your plant. Also, water regularly in case of a dry summer.
With their preference for moist areas, slugs and snails never stray far from hostas. Even though blue or variegated hostas often have thicker and tougher foliage, which is less appealing to slugs, these plants still need gastropod protection. Protect your Hostas by surrounding them with ferramol-based pellets, eggshells, coffee grounds, mulch, or any dry, rough natural substance that repels them. Hedgehogs are the best allies of gardeners in the fight against gastropods because, unlike chickens, they do not till the soil and do not attack the tender green shoots of young plants. Finally, a natural way to repel slugs and snails is to have companion plants with a repulsive odour, such as wormwood and garlic.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.