hosta FIRST BLUSH medium red shade perennial = 1 Potted Garden Plant

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• Valid now through 2/28/26
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Hosta 'First Blush'

The world's first red hosta!

Bob explains... "'First Blush', a small to medium hosta, not only has red petioles that extend into the leaf blade but also a thin red margin around the leaf, similar but much more dramatic than its parent 'Beet Salad'. However, the most exciting thing about 'First Blush' is that in spring the leaf between the veins will start to "blush" red from the tip of the leaf down toward the base." Bob proclaims that the leaves remain red until the temperature hits the 90's. Decorative pot, when displayed, is not included. PP#28920. (Solberg)

Photography courtesy: Bob Solberg & Growing Colors

We are proud to offer US produced 'First Blush' plants. The plants have been virus-indexed and are free from Hosta Virus X (HVX). Recently the market was flooded with cheap imported 'First Blush' plants, from a grower with a reputation of spreading HVX, we know this from first hand experience. If you want to keep HVX out of your garden and you want the best, here they are. We continue to work hard to be "Your source for quality hostas... & more!"

• MATURE HEIGHT: 14".
• MATURE SPREAD: 28".
• HARDINESS ZONES: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9.
• SUN EXPOSURE: Part sun to shade.
• SUN EXPOSURE: Part sun to shade.
• SIZE SHIPPED: Choose your pot size and your price...
  • 2.5" pot [1 yr old plant that has over-wintered once]
  • 1-Pint pot [2 yr old plant that has over-wintered twice]

Hostas, also known as Plantain Lily, are hardy garden perennials (they come back every year). Most varieties thrive in a part shade to full shade location. Hostas are heavy feeders, apply fertilizer during the first half of the growing season. Adequate moisture is another secret to success. Young hostas need another year or more to show their full color, size, shape and texture. Our plants are professionally grown and are guaranteed free from disease, including 'Hosta Virus X'. If you want the best you have come to the right place!

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SHIPPED LIVE & POTTED: May thru mid-September. SHIPPED DORMANT & POTTED: mid-September thru March (sleeping, no foliage). SHIPPED POTTED & EMERGING: April.

Our plant photos are a representation of mature specimens. The plants we sell are not fully grown but they are well established and happily on their way to becoming all they can be. 

 Our plants have been over-wintered here in the upper Midwest to ensure strength and hardiness and to encourage blooming the first year in your garden. Our plants are grown outdoors where Mother Nature helps us produce the best plants possible. Our potted plants can be planted at your convenience, just keep them outdoors and watered until you are ready to put them into the ground. Never grow this plant indoors. We include complete planting instructions with all orders. This plant is ready for your garden!

OUR PROMISE TO YOU...

√ We promise you that your plant(s) will be free from disease, including the incurable "Hosta Virus X". Our plants come from certified disease-free stock. We grow our plants in pots of a sterile soiless mix, allowing us to ship them across the United States. We do not grow our plants in the ground where disease is present.

√ We promise that your plant will be true to type. While we do grow hundreds of different plants we take special care to make sure all plants are labeled correctly.

√ We promise that your order will be packed with caring hands and that your potted plant(s) will arrive to you in good shape, ready to plant into your garden. Each plant is carefully hand-wrapped to successfully endure the shipping process from our nursery to your door. 

√ We promise to be here for you "after the sale." Feel free to contact us anytime with any questions you may have. Your success is our success.

√ We promise you will be happy with your order. If we have failed you in any way, please contact us. We want the opportunity to "make it right". We have an excellent history of success, but mistakes can happen.

√ We promise that if you want the best you have come to the right place.

Casita Azul - "Your Source for Quality Hostas... & More!"

Over 30 Years & Growing! 

We are a professional, family run, state inspected plant nursery. Wisconsin License #324299. Plants are all we do! We work very hard to make every order perfect. We hope to serve you this year. Thank you!

Due to restrictions we cannot ship plants to the following states: California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho. Orders placed for shipping to these states will be at the buyer's risk of confiscation, or damage due to long or delayed shipping.