{"product_id":"hosta-var-autumn-frost","title":"Hosta var. 'Autumn Frost'","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHosta var 'Autumn Frost'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosta spp. 'Autumn Frost'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagaceae \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart shade to full shade (4 hours or less sun)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\" tall x 24\" wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Moderate (prefers consistent moisture, some tolerance once established)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: No (herbaceous perennial, dies back in winter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Light lavender, blooms mid to late summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Benefits: Attracts hummingbirds; slug resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHosta 'Autumn Frost' is a striking medium-sized hosta that forms a graceful mound of showily variegated foliage. This cultivar performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate slightly more sun than many other hostas due to its bright yellow margins, but should be sheltered from hot afternoon sun and cold, dry winds. The plant thrives in organically rich soil and benefits from consistent moisture, though established plants with thick leaves have some tolerance for dry shade. This is a slow-growing perennial that may take 2-3 years to reach its full size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foliage of 'Autumn Frost' is absolutely stunning, featuring thick, powder-blue leaves with exceptionally wide, bright yellow margins that create dramatic contrast. As the season progresses, the margins gradually lighten from brilliant yellow to creamy white, adding evolving color interest throughout summer and fall. The leaves are wedge-shaped with heavy substance and a frosty, glaucous appearance. In mid to late summer, delicate bell-shaped, light lavender flowers appear on scapes rising 16 inches above the foliage. The flowers are held on proportionate stems that complement rather than overwhelm the ornamental foliage. The thick, heavily textured leaves are more resistant to slug damage than thin-leaved varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers provide nectar for hummingbirds throughout mid to late summer. The thick substance of the leaves makes this cultivar more slug resistant than many hostas, though monitoring for slug damage in spring is still recommended. The plant is generally pest and disease resistant when grown in appropriate conditions. 'Autumn Frost' has received recognition as one of the showiest blue-and-yellow variegated hostas available, with its extra-wide margins setting it apart from its parent 'First Frost'. The plant is low maintenance once established and can live for many years in the same location without requiring division.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Autumn Frost' is perfect for shade gardens, woodland settings, and mixed perennial borders where it provides bright foliage color in low-light conditions. Use it as an edging plant along shady pathways, as a specimen in containers, or massed as a groundcover under trees and shrubs. The bold foliage provides excellent contrast to fine-textured plants like ferns and pairs beautifully with other shade lovers including Heuchera, Astilbe, and Helleborus. Plant with Bergenia, Brunnera, and Pulmonaria for a striking collection of varied foliage textures and colors. The bright yellow margins illuminate dark corners and create visual interest in challenging shady areas. This cultivar works well in city gardens, cottage gardens, and as underplanting for roses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2026-02-01_170154.png?v=1769994688\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walter's Gardens","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":50625712357609,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Hosta_AutumnFrost_PP23224CPBR49460000lowres.jpg?v=1769994851","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/products\/hosta-var-autumn-frost","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}