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Buy Hosta 'First Dance'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 30"
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $22

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

30 at Sebright Gardens

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Hosta 'First Dance' plant details

Hosta 'First Dance' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'First Dance'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fall color, fragrant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'First Dance'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Brilliant lemon-yellow, wedge shaped leaves with wonderful light green margined, pie-crust edges; Good grower. Lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Large hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'First Dance' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'First Dance'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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