
First Frost Hosta
Hosta First Frost
A stunning hosta prized for its beautiful blue-green leaves with creamy yellow margins that mature to white.
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Installation
About this plant
Hosta 'First Frost' lives up to its name, offering an early season spectacle in your shaded garden. Its striking heart-shaped leaves emerge a captivating blue-green, beautifully edged with a creamy yellow that brightens to a pure white as the season progresses. This dynamic color transformation ensures enduring interest from spring through fall. Beyond its visual appeal, 'First Frost' is a robust and reliable performer, forming a dense, elegant mound that effortlessly elevates beds, borders, and containers. Its upright scapes boast lavender flower clusters in mid-summer, attracting hummingbirds and offering a delightful contrast to the foliage. Perfect for bringing light and texture to shady nooks, 'First Frost' provides exceptional four-season appeal with minimal effort, making it a favorite among both novice and experienced gardeners.
Care & maintenance
Hostas thrive in consistently moist, well-draining soil. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Protect from slugs and snails using organic methods or baits. Remove spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance. Divide clumps every 3-5 years or when overcrowding occurs.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 1-2 feet
- Mature width
- 2-3 feet
- Sun
- Full Shade to Part Shade
- Water
- Medium to High
- Growth rate
- Medium