Hosta 'First Frost'

Common name: Hosta 'First Frost'

Description: This outstanding herbaceous perennial features attractive heart-shaped leaves in blue-green with wide golden-yellow margins, creating stunning foliage interest from spring through autumn. The exceptional variegation brings light to shady areas whilst in summer, pale lavender flowers appear on tall stems. 'First Frost' is perfect for shade borders, woodland gardens, and containers where its dramatic variegated foliage provides season-long impact. The bold leaves create excellent ground cover and the striking colour combination makes it a standout choice for brightening darker areas. This award-winning hosta brings exceptional foliage beauty with minimal maintenance.

Other benefits: exceptional variegated foliage, excellent ground cover, shade tolerant, suitable for containers, award-winning

Wildlife attraction: bees visit flowers; provides shelter for amphibians

Height & spread (approx.) at maturity: 45cm x 75cm

Position: partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun

Soil pH: adaptable; performs well in neutral to slightly acid conditions

Moisture: moist soil preferred; dislikes drought

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to -20°C