PP28,920 (Solberg 2015) This breakthrough in hosta hybridization is Bob Soberg's first red-leaf hosta. The red color extends from the red petioles into the leaf blade but also a thin red margin around the leaf, similar but much more dramatic than its parent 'Beet Salad'. 'First Blush' debuts in spring when the leaf between the veins will start to "blush" red from the tip of the leaf down toward the base. The leaves remain red here until temperatures surpass 92 degrees, usually into June. The color should persist longer in Northern gardens. Photo courtesy of Green Hill Farm
1 Quart Pot
Cold Hardiness:
U.S.D.A. Zones 3 to 9 - Hostas require a minimum of 40 days of around 40 degrees farenheit. Hosta plants tend to grow larger in the North. In the South you may need to be more selective in the varieties of hostas that you choose.
Light Requirements:
Partial sun, filtered shade, morning sun. - Most hostas will tolerate some sun if the soil is kept reasonably moist. Morning sun or filtered sun is the best for hostas but avoid mid-day sun as it will burn the leaves.
Water Requirements:
Keep soil constantly moist avoiding any areas where water may puddle
Fertilizer Requirements:
In early Spring apply a light amount of slow-release fertilizer. Avoid getting any fertilizer on the leaves.
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