Overview
Francoa ramosa 'Alba' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Francoa, part of the Francoaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Francoa ramosa 'Alba' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, cut flowers, garden edging, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Francoa ramosa 'Alba' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Francoa genus, known for its evergreen, intricately lobed basal foliage. This cultivar produces racemes of four-petaled white flowers on upright stems, adding winter interest to the garden. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates a variety of soil types, provided they are moist but well-drained. Suitable for a range of garden settings including city gardens, patios, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and benefits from watering during establishment.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Francoa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Francoa ramosa 'Alba' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Cut flowers, Garden edging, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Francoa ramosa 'Alba'
- Propagation
- Seed sown at 15-24°C in spring, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Francoa ramosa 'Alba'?
Francoa ramosa 'Alba' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Francoa ramosa 'Alba' need?
Francoa ramosa 'Alba' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Francoa ramosa 'Alba' hardy in the UK?
Francoa ramosa 'Alba' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Francoa ramosa 'Alba'?
Seed sown at 15-24°C in spring, Division in spring.
More in the Francoa genus
- Francoa appendiculatabridal wreath
- Francoa ramosa
- Francoa sonchifoliawedding flower
- Francoa sonchifolia 'Cally Dwarf Purple'
- Francoa sonchifolia 'Lynda Windsor'