Hosta 'First Blush' PP28920

Also Known As

First Blush Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9a

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Hosta 'First Blush' PP28920 plant details

Hosta 'First Blush' PP28920 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy and green foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'First Blush' PP28920

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'First Blush' PP28920

USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

First Blush' is a breakthrough in the Hosta world from breeder Bob Solberg. It is the first burgundy-leaved Hosta. Not only does it have red petioles (leaf stems), a red edge to the leaves, and red in the lower veins but the foliage is also flushed with burgundy across most of the leaf blade! New foliage emerges green quickly turning to burgundy. In cool summer climates like the West Coast the burgundy can remain all summer into fall. In hot summer climates the burgundy can fade to green when temperatures reach the low 30s Celsius. Be the first to own this amazing Hosta. We acquired our plants at great expense and have set the retail price only a bit higher than our actual cost. Plant lust ain't cheap but we're trying to keep the cost down for you.