- Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 10 - 12 Inches
- Mature Width 20 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
If you think hostas are boring and old fashioned, think again. The vibrant blue-green leaves with wide golden-yellow margins of Shadowland Autumn Frost Hosta will create a bright spot in your shade garden. It’s a wonderful example of a stunning foliage plant. This plant also has pretty light purple flowers that rise above the foliage on sturdy stems from July through September.
Another great thing about Shadowland 'Autumn Frost' Hosta hybrid is that it can be grown in a wide variety of USDA planting zones from a very cold zone 3 to a warm zone 9 making it a plant that almost anyone with a shady to partial shade spot in their garden can grow. This plant will reach 10 to 12 inches in height with a 20 to 24-inch spread in a mounded shape.
Shadowland Autumn Frost Hosta Care
Once established, this perennial plant needs little care. The leaves will turn yellow and then tan in the fall before dying back to the ground. It will return and grow larger each year. Hostas can be divided to create more plants for your garden or to share with other gardeners. The flowers are favored by hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Shadowland Autumn Frost Hosta Spacing
Space plants 20 to 24 inches apart on center. Shadowland Autumn Frost Hosta will look great along or planted in groups. They can also be successfully grown in a wide container with a drainage hole.
Shadowland Autumn Frost Hosta Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 10 - 12 Inches |
Mature Width: 20 - 24 Inches |
Mature Spacing: 20 - 24 Inches |
Habit: Mounded |
Flower Color(s): Purple |
Flower Description: Tubular or bell-shaped in shades of lavender, purple, white, or light pink |
Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Frosty blue with extra wide, bright yellow margins |
Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Shade, Temperature |
Attracts: Hummingbirds |
Uses: Combinations, Container, Hanging Baskets |
Features: Foliage Interest |
Brand: Proven Winners |
Common Name: Shadowland® Autumn Frost Hosta |
Other Name(s): Funkia; Plantain Lilies; Giboshi |
Scientific Name: Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost' Hosta hybrid USPP 23,224 |
- SKU:
- HOSAF
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.

Quart Pot
Also Known 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
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

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

#2 Pot
Also Known 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
Also Known 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

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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