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Hosta Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost'
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Hosta Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost'

Hosta Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost'

$19.95

Hosta Shadowland 'Autumn Frost' is a striking shade perennial prized for its large corrugated leaves with cream to blue green variegation. The bold foliage forms a dense mound, while lavender flower spikes rise in midsummer, attracting pollinators and adding vertical interest. This cultivar thrives in partial to full shade and provides excellent texture and color contrast in borders, woodland gardens, and container plantings.

Height & Spread: 16 - 20 in x 24 - 36 in

Bloom Time: Midsummer

Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade

Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, humus rich soil

Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist

Deer Resistance: Moderately resistant; foliage can be browsed but flowers less attractive to deer

Native Status

Hosta Shadowland 'Autumn Frost' is a hybrid cultivar derived from Asian Hosta species. It is not naturally occurring in the wild but retains adaptability and ornamental appeal suitable for temperate shade gardens.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Hummingbirds

  • Ruby Throated Hummingbirds are attracted to the lavender flower spikes for nectar during midsummer blooms.

Bees

  • Native bumblebees and honeybees frequently visit the flowers, aiding pollination in shaded garden areas.

Beneficial Predatory Insects

  • Supports lady beetles and ground beetles that help manage common shade garden pests, such as slugs and aphids.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations:

  • Space 24 - 36 in apart to allow full leaf expansion and airflow for healthy growth.

Landscape Placement:

  • Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, foundation plantings, and large container displays where bold variegated foliage is desired.

Companion Plants

  • Brunnera macrophylla (Jack Frost) - Silvery veined leaves provide subtle shimmer and pair beautifully with variegated Hosta leaves.
  • Tiarella cordifolia (Spring Symphony) - Forms a low groundcover beneath Hosta, enhancing layered texture and seasonal interest.
  • Heuchera 'Palace Purple' - Deep purple foliage creates striking contrast and color layering beneath Hosta leaves.
  • Astilbe (Fanal) - Feathery flower plumes add height and complement the rounded Hosta foliage.
  • Ferns (Dryopteris erythrosora) - Bronze tinged fronds add texture contrast and seasonal interest in shade.

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