Growing guide · Perennials

Hosta

How to grow Hosta 'Shadowland® Autumn Frost'.

Frosty blue, trimmed in gold.

Light
Part sun, shade
Water
Moderate
Zones
3–9
Size
10–12 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide
Spacing
18–24 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Medium hosta with powder-blue leaves and wide yellow-cream margins

Light

Part to full shade. Blue color fades in hot sun.

Water

Water deeply in dry spells.

Planting and soil

Plant spring or early fall, crown at soil level, in rich soil.

Feeding

Compost in spring.

Pruning

Cut flower stalks after bloom; clear foliage after hard frost.

Through the year

Up in mid-spring. Edges go yellow to cream through summer. Flowers in July.

If something's off

Deer eat hostas. Slugs can hole the leaves. Hostas are toxic to dogs and cats.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Strong contrast in a manageable size for edging and pots in shade.

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