Hosta ‘First Frost’

Q: Hosta ‘First Frost’ Description

Hosta ‘First Frost’ is a dependable medium hosta valued for its clean variegation, cool blue foliage, and excellent seasonal color. It forms a neat mound of heart-shaped blue-green leaves edged in bright yellow in spring, with the margins gradually softening to creamy white by summer while the centers retain a frosty blue cast. Grown in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil, it performs reliably in borders, shaded paths, containers, and mixed perennial plantings where its crisp foliage brings light and structure. In midsummer, pale lavender flowers rise above the mound and add a delicate contrast to the bold leaves. For gardeners looking for a long-season variegated hosta with strong color and tidy habit, Hosta ‘First Frost’ is an excellent choice.

Q: Planting Guide for Hosta ‘First Frost’

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Q: Care guide for Hosta ‘First Frost’

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

Q: Uses for Hosta ‘First Frost’ & Garden Styles it suits

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Plantain Lily 'First Frost'

A dependable and highly ornamental hosta with frosty blue leaves edged in bright yellow during spring. As the season progresses, the margins mature to creamy white while the foliage keeps a cool blue-green cast, forming a neat mound topped with pale lavender flowers in midsummer.

1.0 L (Sold out) €5,95
2.0 L €7,95
3.0 L HEIGHT: 20 cm – 25 cm €12,95

SKU: HOST-31-Y

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Size

Max Height

0.1 m — 0.5 m

Max Spread

0.5 m — 1.0 m

Growth Habit

Grows in tight bunches from base, forming rounded groups.

Planting Position

Sunlight

Part Shade

Aspect

East North

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness

(< −20 °C) Extremely hardy

Ideal Soil Conditions

Soil Type

Clay Loam

Soil Moisture

Moist but permeable

Soil pH

Acid Alkaline Neutral

Plant Uses & Merits

Uses

Patios / Courtyards
Edging
Flower Borders
Underplanting

Merits

RHS | Award Of Garden Merit

Hosta ‘First Frost’ Description

Hosta ‘First Frost’ is a dependable medium hosta valued for its clean variegation, cool blue foliage, and excellent seasonal color. It forms a neat mound of heart-shaped blue-green leaves edged in bright yellow in spring, with the margins gradually softening to creamy white by summer while the centers retain a frosty blue cast. Grown in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil, it performs reliably in borders, shaded paths, containers, and mixed perennial plantings where its crisp foliage brings light and structure. In midsummer, pale lavender flowers rise above the mound and add a delicate contrast to the bold leaves. For gardeners looking for a long-season variegated hosta with strong color and tidy habit, Hosta ‘First Frost’ is an excellent choice.

Planting Guide for Hosta ‘First Frost’

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Care guide for Hosta ‘First Frost’

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

Uses for Hosta ‘First Frost’ & Garden Styles it suits

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

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