Autumn Frost

Key Features:
Size & Growth: The Autumn Frost Hosta typically grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches with a spread of 18 to 24 inches. Its compact, mound-forming habit makes it perfect for smaller garden spaces or as a ground cover in shaded areas.
Foliage: Features large, heart-shaped leaves that are blue-green with a distinctive creamy-white edge. The foliage starts out with a frosted blue-green color and develops a lovely white margin as the season progresses, creating a beautiful contrast and adding visual interest.
Flowers: Produces spikes of delicate lavender to pale purple flowers in late summer, adding a touch of vertical interest to the garden. The flowers are borne on tall, graceful stems that rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Blooming Time: Blooms from mid-summer to early fall. The floral display complements the striking foliage and provides extended visual interest as the growing season progresses.
Disease Resistance: The Autumn Frost Hosta is generally resistant to common pests such as slugs and snails. Its hardy nature makes it a low-maintenance choice for shaded gardens.
Soil & Light Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full shade to partial shade. It is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including loamy, sandy, and clay soils. The plant performs best with consistent moisture but is also tolerant of short dry periods.
Care Instructions: Requires minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering helps keep the plant hydrated, especially during dry periods. Applying mulch around the base of the plant helps retain soil moisture and reduce competition from weeds. In late fall, cut back the foliage after it dies back to prepare the plant for winter.
Uses:
Ornamental: Ideal for adding texture and color to shaded garden beds, borders, and woodland gardens. The Autumn Frost Hosta’s attractive foliage and elegant flowers create a visually appealing focal point in any landscape.
Ground Cover: Suitable for use as ground cover in shaded areas where it can help fill in gaps and suppress weeds.
Container Gardening: Can be grown in containers and pots, making it a versatile choice for adding greenery to patios, porches, and shaded areas.
Planting & Maintenance:
Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and appropriate light conditions, either full shade or partial shade. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and place the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container. Space multiple plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to accommodate their mature spread.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Mulch around the base of the plant to help retain soil moisture and reduce competition from weeds.
Pruning: Lightly trim back any dead or damaged foliage to maintain the plant’s appearance and health. In late fall, cut back the plant as needed to prepare it for winter.
Add a touch of elegance and vibrant color to your garden with the Autumn Frost Hosta. Its distinctive foliage, graceful flowers, and easy-care nature make it a standout choice for enhancing any shaded or partially shaded landscape.