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Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

― Francee Hosta

(Hosta x fortunei "Francee")
Part Sun, Shade

Celebrated as one of the best white-margined host's, perennial forms dense, arching mound of broadly heart-shaped, rich green leaves, 6” long. Funnel-shaped pale lavender flower bloom late summer, rising on spikes 21” long. Great for paths, gardens, boarders, containers, and group plantings. See Specifications below. Shop the Francee Hosta for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Specifications

Item	Description
Special Features	Low maintenance, rabbit resistant. Heat, and drought tolerant (once established). Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Category	Perennial
Hardiness Zones	3-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Moderate
Sun	Part Sun – Shade
Height	1-2Ft.
Width	4-5Ft.
Planting-General	Align top edge of the root ball is slightly above ground level to allow for settling. Likes moist but well drained soil, and clay, or, loam soil. Likes acidic, or neutral soil pH level. Add mulch to prevent soil from drying out or plant from getting too hot.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 48" apart between each plant, center to center.
Watering	Regular watering schedule during first growing season to establish deep roots. If planted in fall, or winter, water once every week or two. When planted in growing season, water every day or two for 3 or 4 months. If hot dray spell, water everyday for the first 3 to 4 months. More often in extreme heat or containers. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock.
Fertilizing	Feed with slightly acidic to slightly alkaline fertilizer in early spring when leaves appear. Keep roots cool with thick layer of mulch to retain moisture during heat of summer and colder months of winter.
Pruning	Not applicable. Do remove spent flower stems, and damaged or dead leaves. Once dormant, remove dead foliage.
Deer	Deer do favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Beautiful funnel-shaped pale lavender flower bloom late summer.

USDA Hardiness Zone Map

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