H. ‘Autumn Frost’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'First Frost', 'Autumn Frost' was registered in 2009 and is distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaf centers framed by wide, yellow margins. The leaves are broadly ovate with cordate bases, flat in profile, and bear a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.

In the Garden

'Autumn Frost' forms a moderate-growing, mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter, placing it in the small size class. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green centers remain most vivid, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or woodland perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. Its compact habit makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Autumn Frost' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.