{"product_id":"hosta-francis-williams","title":"Hosta 'Francis Williams'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Francis Williams'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large leaf hosta known for its chartreuse centers and wide blue green margins. Its corrugated foliage and impressive size make it a standout specimen in garden beds and borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20 - 24 in x 36 - 48 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early to midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rich, moist, well drained soil with high organic content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture especially during hot weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot native to North America. This cultivar was developed from Asian hosta species and is widely grown in ornamental gardens for its striking foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts honeybees and native bumblebees to its pale lavender bell shaped flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby Throated Hummingbirds are occasionally seen sipping nectar from the midsummer blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 36 - 48 in apart to accommodate mature size and showcase bold foliage form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest used as a specimen in shaded beds, under trees, or as a dramatic anchor in hosta groupings and woodland borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstilboides tabularis (Shield Leaf)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Large round leaves provide a dramatic texture pairing with the corrugated hosta foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Solomon’s Seal)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Arches elegantly among the bold hosta leaves while echoing variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRodgersia aesculifolia (Rodgersia)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds height and coarse texture to complement the broad hosta leaves in moist shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerns (such as Dryopteris or Matteuccia)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provide delicate fronds and movement that contrast with the dense structure of 'Francis Williams'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLigularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' (Ligularia)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dark foliage and late summer blooms create a bold accent with strong color contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45947788591265,"sku":"HOSTA FRANCIS WILLIAMS SIEBOLDIANA","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hostafraniwilli.jpg?v=1585265050","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/hosta-francis-williams","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}