Name: Hosta First Frost
Brand: GoBuyPlants
SKU: 6083101
Price: 47.75 USD
Availability: InStock

Brighten shade with blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow that mature to white. First Frost Hosta forms a medium-sized mound of deeply veined foliage and produces pale purple flower spikes in midsummer. Its sturdy leaves offer improved resistance to slug damage.

Growing Guide

Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Full Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Mature Height: 1'–1.5'
Mature Width: 2'–3'
Spacing: 2'
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hosta 'First Frost'
Common Name: First Frost Hosta
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Bloom Color: Purple
Season of Interest: Summer
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Habit: Compact and Mounding
Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

Blue-green foliage
Creamy-yellow margins mature to white
Pale purple midsummer flowers
Improved slug resistance
Strong shade-garden color

Landscape Uses

Shade gardens
Borders
Foundation beds
Mass plantings
Containers

Planting & Care Tips

Plant in part sun to full shade.
Provide moist, well-drained soil.
Water regularly during establishment.
Remove damaged foliage and divide crowded clumps as needed.

Companion Plants

Hosta Blue Angel
Carex Evergold
Japanese Painted Fern
Heuchera Fire Chief
Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Size

1 GALLON

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Georgia Grown

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If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.

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