Hosta Frances Williams 7.5 Litre Pot

Hosta ‘Frances Williams’ – Bold Variegated Foliage for Shady Borders

Hosta ‘Frances Williams’ is a much-loved, award-winning variety prized for its large, heart-shaped blue-green leaves edged with vibrant chartreuse-gold. This clump-forming perennial brings instant drama and texture to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and containers. Its broad, corrugated foliage makes a striking statement throughout the season, while pale lavender flower spikes appear in mid to late summer, attracting bees and pollinators.

Ideal for planting in drifts or as a specimen in shaded spots, ‘Frances Williams’ pairs beautifully with other shade-loving perennials and provides excellent ground cover once established. It's a reliable, low-maintenance choice that returns year after year with increasing impact.

Key Features

• Foliage: Large, textured blue-green leaves with irregular golden margins

• Ultimate Height & Spread: 0.5 - 1m (2 - 5 years)

• Flowers: Tall stems with pale lavender blooms in mid to late summer

• Growth Habit: Spreading, mound-forming perennial

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Pair with Astilbe for contrasting textures and complementary flower spikes

• Combine with Heuchera (such as ‘Plum Pudding’ or ‘Lime Marmalade’) for rich foliage colour

• Underplant with Dryopteris ferns for a layered woodland effect

• Interplant with Brunnera macrophylla for soft, heart-shaped blue-toned foliage and spring flowers

• Accent with Pulmonaria or Tiarella for early-season interest

Ideal For

• Shady borders and woodland gardens

• Underplanting trees and shrubs

• Moist, shaded courtyards or patios in large pots

• Low-maintenance planting schemes

Growing Conditions

• Position: Partial to full shade

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK

• Maintenance: Remove faded foliage; protect from slug damage

Why Choose Hosta ‘Frances Williams’?

• Stunning variegated foliage for shade planting
• Excellent for ground cover and layered plantings
• Perfect companion to ferns, astilbes, and heucheras
• Hardy, dependable, and easy to grow

Hosta ‘Frances Williams’ is a standout in any shaded planting scheme, bringing bold foliage, enduring structure, and beautiful combinations to your garden with minimal fuss.

Hosta Frances Williams 7.5 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.