Hosta Autumn Frost
$34.99
Hosta Autumn Frost forms a rounded mound of frosty blue-green heart-shaped leaves with wide margins that fade from yellow to cream.
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Description
Hosta Autumn Frost is a clump-forming deciduous perennial prized for heart-shaped leaves with frosty blue-green centers and very broad margins that open yellow and fade to creamy white. Upright stems carry loose clusters of pale purple flowers in summer. Grow it in fertile soil that stays moist but drains well, in sheltered partial shade. It suits borders, containers, ground cover, and underplanting. Divide clumps in early spring or late summer, mulch in spring, and protect leaves from drying winds and direct heat.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 1 ft – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August |
| Synonyms | Hosta Autumn Frost (Shadowland Series), Hosta hybrid 'Age of Gold', Hosta hybrid 'Waterslide', Hosta Shadowland Autumn Frost, Hosta sieboldiana 'Diamond Lake', Hosta sieboldiana 'Hans' |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower summer | Purple |
| Aspect | East, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Partial shade, Full shade |
| Shape | Round |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Ground cover planting, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Shade Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Autumn Frost Plantain Lily |
| Blomidon Item No | ZHOSAF0001G, 201813363 |
| Usps | Wide margins change from spring yellow to summer creamy white., Frosty blue-green leaf centers stay distinctive in shaded borders., Protect the broad pale margins from hot sun and drying soil. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in early spring or late summer. |
| Pests | Slugs, snails, vine weevil. |
| Diseases | Virus diseases. |
| Pruning | No pruning required; remove foliage after frost has killed it and it begins to collapse. |
| Watering instructions | Keep fertile soil moist but well drained and water during dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in sheltered partial shade away from hot direct sun. |