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Hosta ‘First Frost’

Hosta of the Year 2010!

Hosta ‘First Frost’ has blue colored leaves with yellow edges. The leaves are heart-shaped with a thick substance. In late May and early June, this will be the most beautifully colored hosta in you garden. Its color combination is not easy to describe. It is simply phenomenal. Later in the season, the edges of the leaves turn to creamy white and color is less impressive. The border is larger and more yellow as the plant get mature.

This Hosta provides bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. It is also good for planting in mixed containers or tubs. Hosta go completely dormant in the fall, and the dying foliage can be removed any time before mid spring. Easily divided in either spring or fall, but plants may be left alone for years.

Find a light shade place in your garden to plant hostas. Filtered sun is best for the colorful varieties to reach their full color contrast. The green and blue hostas are the most shade-tolerant. Usually the yellow cultivars are the most sun-tolerant. The most dangerous is a direct sunshine, especially hot afternoon sun. This is the most critical where temperatures are high. Variegated varieties, especially those with a lot of white in the leaves, burn very easily. Blue color of leaves turns to green-blue or even fully green with too much direct sun. Plants with thick leaves are better suited for dry soil conditions than thin-leaved ones, but none is able to grow years-long in very dry soil. Plant hostas in moist, humus-rich soil. Water your hostas well, immediately as you plant them. Give them water regularly during their first one or two growing seasons.

*Each unit of Bulk Perennials includes Pot Tags free of charge.

Availability

# Description Qty per Unit Units Available Price/Unit
Bulk
HO182BAG Hosta 'First Frost' 25 8 $60.00

Plant Details +

Botanical Hosta
Common Name Plantain-Lily
Family Liliaceae
Size 1-2 eye
Height 15-20"
Spacing 12-30"
Hardiness Zones 3-9, Very Hardy
Exposure Full shade
Foliage Blue colored leaves with yellow edges
Flower Lavender flowers
Bloomtime Summer

Planting/Care Instructions +

Moisture: Water your hostas well immediately as you plant them. Give them water regularly during their first one or two growing season.

Planting Instructions: May be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the eyes (tender white or purple swelling protruding from the crown area) are about 1-2 inches below the soil surface. Cover with soil to the original soil surface and water thoroughly.

Pests or Diseases: Hostas are almost fully disease and pest resistant. The most dangerous injury can by caused by slugs, snails and deers.