Troubleshooting
Francee Hosta problems — and how to fix them
Francee Hosta (Hosta 'Francee') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Slug and snail damage
The single biggest hosta pest; they shred leaves overnight in damp weather. Use barriers, traps, or wildlife-safe ferric-phosphate pellets, and clear debris where they shelter.
Margin scorch
The white leaf edge browns and crisps in too much direct sun or dry soil. Move to shadier ground and keep the root zone evenly moist.
Leaf and crown rot
Waterlogged or poorly drained soil rots the crown. Improve drainage with grit and compost and never let the plant sit in standing water.
Foliar nematode
Causes brown wedge-shaped patches between leaf veins in late summer. Remove and bin affected leaves, avoid overhead watering, and don't divide infected clumps.
Prevent francee hosta problems before they start
Most francee hosta issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for francee hosta in general rather than its problems? Read the full francee hosta care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Francee Hosta problems — FAQ
Why is my francee hosta slug and snail damage?
The single biggest hosta pest; they shred leaves overnight in damp weather. Use barriers, traps, or wildlife-safe ferric-phosphate pellets, and clear debris where they shelter.
Why is my francee hosta margin scorch?
The white leaf edge browns and crisps in too much direct sun or dry soil. Move to shadier ground and keep the root zone evenly moist.
Why is my francee hosta leaf and crown rot?
Waterlogged or poorly drained soil rots the crown. Improve drainage with grit and compost and never let the plant sit in standing water.
Why is my francee hosta foliar nematode?
Causes brown wedge-shaped patches between leaf veins in late summer. Remove and bin affected leaves, avoid overhead watering, and don't divide infected clumps.