Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost' Hosta
Perennial
- Great color & performance in the shade.
- Sport of hosta Halycon with extra wide yellow margins.
- Keeps its handsome foliage well into fall.
- Easy to grow shade perennial for beginners.
- Zones 3-9, part sun/shade, 1' tall x 2' wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent: PP23,224
Common name: Hosta
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Shade (<4 hrs/day), part shade (4-6 hrs/day)
Height x width: 1' x 2'
Flower color: Lilac-blue
Foliage color: Blue with yellow margins
Season of interest: Mid summer
Bloom time: Midsummer, late summer
Features: Rain gardens, Proven Winners, heat tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, border, container gardener, edging, foundation planting, ground cover, massing, ornamental, specimen, under planting, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Thrives in part to full shade. Will tolerate a little more sun than other varieties, due to its yellow foliage.
Water: Has average water needs, and once established plants have some tolerance for dry shade (particularly plants with thick leaves). In general though, soils should never be allowed to dry out.
Spacing: 24"
Fertilizing: In spring a light fertilizer can be applied around the emerging plant, but not touching it.
Winterizing: Foliage should be left standing in fall, this will help protect the crown. If desired a layer of mulch can be applied in a 2" layer very near the base.
Maintenance & pruning: Groom plants by removing yellow or dead leaves and cut flower spikes back as they finish blooming in summer.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
This is a beautiful hosta with such bright color. Photo is from the first spring after planting it last summer.
When I found Autumn Frost Hosta at a great price on the Great Garden Plants website I was thrilled. I ordered 9 with plans to border one of my beds with these. I arrived home to find the big box UPSIDE DOWN (thanks to the delivery man) on my porch. I am delighted to say not one plant was damaged in any way! Thank you Great garden plants for such careful packaging!
I received healthy
Well packaged and timely delivery. The plants weren’t quite as developed as I had hoped, but looking forward to their growth with tentative care.
Plants arrived in excellent shape. Planted them and they appear to be doing well.
The plant arrived small, but healthy and in very good shape. It’s growing fast and doing great. I am very satisfied with my purchase.😊
Very nice hosta starts; well rooted and foliated.
I purchased 2 Shadowland Autumn Frost Hosta. The plants were delivered with a lot of the dirt in the box from the containers. Two plants were on top of each other with the leaves facing each other. The one on top was completely up out of the container lying on its side in the plastic wrapped around the plant. The plants were a lot smaller than expected. I know they were $15/ea but did not expect them to be so small. I could have purchased from the big box store. Totally disappointed in the plant and the condition of the packaging. Will not purchase again. I have ordered many plants online and this was by far the worst delivery.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost' Hosta
Love it. Steals the show in the flower garde. Stands out.
Very compatible with my other hostess
They are adapting well. Still small but that’s to be expected. Hope they are hardy enough for colder weather in the next few months!
I love this Hosta!
This was my second order from Great Garden Plants. The hostas were well-packed and arrived in great shape. I have seen these autumn frost featured on several gardening shows and their coloring is beautiful.
The hostas arrived very healthy and are doing great in yard.
I like it. Very healthy.
My favorite hosta so far
Hosta came in very good shape. Doing well in the garden already.
Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost' Hosta
The Shadowland Autumn Frost Hosta is my favorite - I've ordered numerous times from GGP and I've been impressed every time. Love them and they are always healthy and packed so nicely.
Very happy with the hosta’s I purchased
They are thriving and very healthy! Thank you for shipping them so safely.
How many plants come in the gallon
There is one hosta in the one gallon size.
When and what type of fertilizer should be applied ?
In the spring, you can apply a light fertilizer around the plant, being careful to avoid direct contact with the foliage or crown to prevent burn. It's best to use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for perennials
Will these thrive if they are in a sunny area?
Hi there! Hostas grow best in part sun to shade. We don't recommend planting them in a sunny area unless it gets 4 hours of sun or less.
Im new thinking about getting these for my mom for mother day . Is it okay to plant them in pots instead the ground?
Hello! Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost' Hosta's compact size makes it a great option for container gardening!
I am potentially interested in buying 6 Autumn Frost hostas. How big (h & w) are the plants when they arrive and how long to reach their full size?
Thank you!
Hi! Plant size varies widely depending on the variety that you purchase and the time of year. The important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden. It can about three years for hosta reach their full size.