SKU: 00840369409164 3 First Frost Hosta Bareroot Plants, you choose amount!

The First Frost Hosta is a striking and elegant perennial known for its variegated foliage. Its heart-shaped leaves feature a bold blue-green center with a creamy yellow margin that transforms into a creamy white as the season progresses. This low-maintenance plant adds a refined look to shaded garden areas, forming a dense clump over time. It also produces delicate lavender flowers on tall scapes in mid-summer, adding vertical interest to the garden. The leaves retain their beauty until the first frost, hence the name, making it an excellent choice for late-season garden appeal.

Key Features:

• Color: Blue-green center with creamy yellow/white margins; pale lavender flowers.
• Fragrance: None.
• Wildlife Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant.
• Pest Resistance: Tolerates slugs better than many hostas.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9.
• Sun Preferences: Prefers partial to full shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal.
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil but tolerates short dry spells once established.
• Wildlife Attraction: Attracts hummingbirds to its flowers.

Planting Instructions from a 3.5" Pot:

• Soil: Plant in well-draining, rich, loamy soil.
• Depth: Plant at the same soil level as it was in the pot.
• Spacing: Allow 18–24 inches between plants for mature growth.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting, and keep soil consistently moist (but not waterlogged) until the plant is established.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and prevent weeds.
• Maintenance: Remove spent flowers and old foliage as needed; divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.

This hosta makes a great addition to woodland gardens, borders, or containers!