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First Frost Hosta

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$34.99
This product does not ship to: AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
  • Full Shade (Less Than 2 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 12 - 16 Inches
  • Mature Spread 12 - 16 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 9

Hosta plants have a well-deserved reputation for being a reliable source of hardy greenery, and the First Frost Hosta is a wonderful example. Broad, heart-shaped foliage grows in a rosette formation, giving this plant a very full and lush appearance. The leaves are blueish-green with gold along the edges that gradually fade to white throughout the growing season. Tall flower scapes appear during the summer and display lavender blooms.

This plant thrives in the shade, making it an excellent addition to a low-light area. Feature this clump-forming, mounded perennial in borders, beds, or mass plantings. The greenery looks lovely when used along a walkway, deck, or as a foundation planting. The First Frost Hosta is a perennial in USDA zones 3 through 9.

First Frost Hosta Care

Plant this leafy perennial in full shade. The ideal spot for this plant will receive about 4 hours of sunlight. Stick to a consistent watering schedule for the first year. After this Hosta is acclimated, it will not require frequent watering, but it will be helpful to give the plant a drink during a drought. Use moist, well-drained soil. Hosta plants are not heavy feeders, but applying balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring will support consistent growth.

The flower scapes can be removed after three-fourths of the buds have opened. Removing the blooms will prevent the plant from going to seed and direct more energy into the greenery. All of the growth can be removed after the first frost. A layer of mulch will protect the roots during the winter.

First Frost Hosta Spacing

First Frost Hosta grows 12 to 16 inches tall and 30 to 36 inches wide. Create a dense border or mass planting by spacing plants 28 to 34 inches apart.

First Frost Hosta Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Shade (Less Than 2 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 12 - 16 Inches
Mature Spread: 30 - 36 Inches
Spacing: 30 - 36 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Purple
Flower Description: Lavander
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous, Variegated
Foliage Color(s): Blue, White, Yellow
Foliage Description: Variegated
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest
Brand:
Common Name: First Frost Hosta
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: HOSTA `FIRST FROST`
SKU:
1231008802-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

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