H. ‘Fancy Francee’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Francee' registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, 'Fancy Francee' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with golden yellow margins. The foliage bears a thin glaucous bloom on the undersides and slightly rippled margins, with 10 to 12 vein pairs per leaf.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with leaf dimensions of 8 inches (20.3 cm) long by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size suits mixed borders, woodland gardens, or shaded foundation plantings. The golden margins provide contrast against darker-leaved companions such as ferns or heucheras.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Fancy Francee' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and employ controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.