Hosta First Dance Plant – Live Potted Hosta – 5.25″ Pot – Perennial Shade Plant

Hosta First Dance: The Perfect Shade Perennial

The Hosta First Dance is a stunning perennial plant, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any shade garden. Known for its unique foliage and easy care, this Hosta variety is a must-have for both novice and experienced gardeners. The ‘First Dance’ variety is a sport of ‘Dancing Queen’ and features wide yellow centers and green margins, creating a beautiful contrast that brightens up shady areas.

This Hosta forms an upright, mound-shaped clump, reaching a height of approximately 24 inches and spreading up to 58 inches. The rippled leaf margins add a graceful appearance, making it a standout specimen in any garden setting. The intense yellow centers mellow to chartreuse by midsummer, providing a dynamic display of color throughout the growing season. Pale lavender flowers appear on arching flower scapes from mid to late summer, adding an extra touch of beauty.

Benefits of Hosta First Dance:

• Unique Foliage: Wide yellow centers and green margins create a striking visual appeal.
• Easy Care: Thrives in full to partial shade and requires medium watering.
• Perennial Beauty: Enjoy its beauty year after year in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
• Versatile Use: Perfect as a specimen plant or in group plantings.
• Mature Size: Arrives as a mature plant, ready to make an immediate impact in your garden.

Our Hosta First Dance plants are grown in 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inch pots, allowing them to develop extensive root systems. This ensures you receive a healthy, robust plant that is ready to thrive in your garden. We take pride in providing plants that are not small liners but well-established specimens. We ship from April until November, ensuring your plant arrives in optimal condition for planting.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How large will the Hosta First Dance get? The Hosta First Dance typically reaches a height of 24 inches and a spread of 58 inches at maturity.
2. What type of sunlight does it need? This Hosta thrives in full shade to partial shade conditions.
3. How often should I water my Hosta First Dance? Water your Hosta First Dance moderately, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
4. When is the best time to plant Hosta First Dance? The ideal planting period is during the spring or fall.
5. Is the Hosta First Dance deer-resistant? While no plant is completely deer-proof, Hostas are often targeted by deer. Consider using deer repellent or protective measures.