First Frost Hosta
This plant is aptly named for its hardy foliage which lasts right until the Autumn’s first frost.
Plant Description
This plant is aptly named for its hardy foliage which lasts right until the Autumn’s first frost. The leaves make a statement with their green interiors, bordered by a creamy border which fades to white as the season progresses. Pinky-Purple flowers grow atop the foliage. It was awarded the Hosta of the Year in 2010 by the American Hosta Growers.
Light Needs:
Full or Partial Shade
Watering Needs:
Regular watering to keep the soil moist but is drought tolerant once established
Average Landscape Size:
Growth Height: 16” to 20”
Growth Width: up to 36”
Key Feature:
Loves the shade, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Dramatic foliage
Blooms:
Summer
Landscape Uses:
Woodland Gardens, Border, Tropical Garden
Plant Type
Perennial
Evergreen/Deciduous
Herbaceous
Foliage Colour
Variegated
Flower Colour
Purple-Pink
Blooms
Summer
Average Size
16”- 20” tall and 36” wide
Growth Rate
Moderate
Instructions:
To establish a deep root system, plant in well-drained, rich soil, keeping it moist with regular watering. Keep it looking neat by removing old growth in early spring. Divide every 2-3 years in spring.
Water:Regular watering to keep the soil moist though is drought tolerant once established
Sunlight:Full or Partial Shade
Special Uses
- Attracts Birds
" Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. "
Albert Einstein
