• First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost')
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First Frost | Hosta

First Frost | Hosta

Hosta 'First Frost'

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🍂 Fall plants may look dormant. That's normal! We're a New England nursery, so our plants grow outdoors with the seasons. Leaves may brown or be trimmed back, but the roots are alive and will come back fresh in spring.
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About This Plant

First Frost Hosta brings a beautiful burst of color to the shade garden with blue-green leaves edged in bright, creamy yellow that gradually soften to creamy white as the season progresses. The thick, slightly puckered foliage forms a full, tidy mound, while pale lavender flowers appear on tall scapes in summer. A dependable, award-winning hosta that adds striking contrast to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and foundation plantings.

Plant Details
Hardiness Zone 3-9
Sunlight Shade
Mature Size 12-16 in tall × 2-2.5 ft wide
Bloom Color Lavender
Maintenance Moderate
Drought Tolerant No
Deer & Rabbit Tolerant No
Pollinator Friendly Yes
Container Friendly Yes
Pet Safe No
Not pet safe: this plant is listed as toxic to dogs and/or cats by the ASPCA. Plant it where pets can't reach it, and contact your vet if your pet eats any part of it.
Planting & Care

How to Plant

Choose a shady spot with under 3 hours of direct sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth it was growing, gently loosening the roots. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9.

Watering & Feeding

Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.

Pruning & Seasonal Care

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after a hard frost, or leave stems standing for winter interest and tidy up in spring. Divide every 3–4 years if the center thins. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.