H. ‘Frances Williams Baby’
Hosta ‘Frances Williams Baby’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by E. Minks.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | E. Minks |
| Section class | I-3 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by E. Minks, this giant hosta originated as a selfed seedling of *Hosta* 'Frances Williams'. It is visually distinguished by its large, green leaves with gold margins and slight yellow undulations along the leaf edges, a color pattern inherited from its parent.
In the Garden
'Frances Williams Baby' reaches a mature size of 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with leaves up to 18 inches (45.7 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or background plant in woodland gardens and shaded borders.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not absolute, the thick leaves may offer some deterrence; monitor for slug damage in damp conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | yellow slight undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: selfed seedling of
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-3, giant size):
- H. ‘Sum and Substance’ (1980)
- H. ‘Fragrant Gold’ (1982)
- H. ‘Golden Sculpture’ (1982)
- H. ‘Great Lakes Gold’ (2000)
- H. ‘Streets of Gold’ (2006)
- H. ‘Leo’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1917