Illustration. See the retailer's page for photos of the actual plant.
Frances Williams Hosta
Hosta 'Frances Williams'
Price comparison:
£7.50 – £12.50
From 3 UK retailers
Frances Williams Hosta is a reliable herbaceous perennial reaching around 50cm tall. Slug habitat, attracts thrushes.
Sun
⛅ Partial Shade
Water
💧💧💧 High (Moist)
Hardiness
🌡️ H4 (Half Hardy)
Size
📏 50cm tall × 60cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jul,aug
Wildlife
🐝 Slug habitat, attracts thrushes
Compare Prices
Prices from 3 retailers across 3 pot sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 21 Oct 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Claire Austin Hardy Plants £5.50 standard delivery | £7.50Checked 21 Oct | 9cm | View at Claire Austin Hardy PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Claire Austin Hardy Plants
£5.50 standard delivery
Size: 9cm
| Claire Austin Hardy Plants £5.50 standard delivery | £7.50Checked 21 Oct | 20cm | View at Claire Austin Hardy PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Claire Austin Hardy Plants
£5.50 standard delivery
Size: 20cm
| McLarens Nurseries Delivers UK-wide, or collect from Uplawmoor 7 days a week | £12.50Checked 27 Oct | 2L | View at McLarens NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
McLarens Nurseries
Delivers UK-wide, or collect from Uplawmoor 7 days a week
Size: 2L
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | from£19.99Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
Size: Check retailer for size
Prices shown exclude delivery. Delivery charges vary by retailer — see individual listings for details.
Prices may vary. Click through to the retailer for current pricing.
Prices last checked: 21 Oct 2026
We may earn commission from purchases made through our links. (What does this mean?)
The month's biggest price drops across UK nurseries
One email a month. The plants that got cheaper, and where. Unsubscribe anytime.
We only email you price drops and seasonal savings. No spam, ever.
Plant Information
About this plant
Frances Williams Hosta is a reliable herbaceous perennial reaching around 50cm tall. Slug habitat, attracts thrushes.
Latin Name
Hosta 'Frances Williams'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H4
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
high
Flowering Season
jul,aug
Mature Height
50cm
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Frances Williams Hosta cost in the UK?
Frances Williams Hosta prices in the UK range from £7.50 to £12.50 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £7.50 for a 20cm pot at Claire Austin Hardy Plants. Prices are checked nightly across 3 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Frances Williams Hosta online in the UK?
You can buy Frances Williams Hosta from 3 UK nurseries including Claire Austin Hardy Plants, Claire Austin Hardy Plants, McLarens Nurseries. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Frances Williams Hosta?
The scientific name for Frances Williams Hosta is Hosta 'Frances Williams'.
Related reading
Chelsea 2026, Day Four: Plant of the Year
A red hosta took the headline award this year, and it says something about where planting is heading. Here's the story — and how to get the look without the waiting list.
Read the guide →Drought-Tolerant Plants That Still Look Good
Dry-garden planting has a reputation for looking like a car park in July. It doesn't have to. Twelve plants that hold their shape and colour through a dry summer — and the honest caveat about planting them now.
Read the guide →Best Plants for Late-Summer Colour
Give your garden a burst of energy when the rest of the world seems to be winding down, with these vibrant and hardy plants for late-summer colour.
Read the guide →Similar Plants
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire'
Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel' Tree
Magnolia loebneri