Hosta sieboldiana Frances Williams

Frances Williams Hosta

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Hardy perennial with striking variegated foliage, featuring creamy yellow centers that fade to green edges. Thrives in shade; prone to slug damage.
yard Outdoor plants wb_sunny Shade / Half-shade pets Not pet-safe
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Plant Details

Common Name Frances Williams Hosta
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Hosta
Species Sieboldiana
Variety Frances Williams
Origin Japan
Blooming Foliage ornamental; lavender flowers bloom in summer but are often removed to maintain foliage focus.
Leaf Color Creamy yellow center with green margins
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, organic loam with good drainage; peat-based mix for containers

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering during dormancy in winter.

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Sunlight & Care

Deep shade to partial sun; morning light only. Avoid harsh afternoon sun which scorches leaves.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring, discontinue by late summer

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Pruning

Remove spent flower stalks; cut back foliage after first frost for winter dormancy

Pest Control Aphid Japanese Beetle Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 7 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Sep
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Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 5000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
30 – 150
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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