Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' - young leaves in spring

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' - leaves in Spring

Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' - young leaves in spring

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' - leaves in Spring

Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

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(Plantain Lily) A tough and reliable Hosta, this is very ornamental with exceptionally large, heart-shaped, chartreuse-green leave. Narrow spikes of tubular lilac-white flowers standing above the foliage are produced in summer.

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A tough and reliable Hosta, this is very ornamental with exceptionally large, heart-shaped, chartreuse-green leave. Narrow spikes of tubular lilac-white flowers standing above the foliage are produced in summer.

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' will usually have best leaf colour if in a sunny spot but the leaves can scorch in full sun, so a position with dappled afternoon light is usually preferred.

Position: Light, dappled or partial shade.
Soil: Moist, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: June.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Hosta 'Sum and Substance' grows to be a clump forming perennial.
- Height: 60 - 80 cm (2 - 2½ ft)
- Spread: up to 100 cm (3 ft)

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size: Herbaceous - Small (less than 0.6m), Herbaceous - Medium (0.6m - 1.2m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Suitable for Containers, Flowers in Summer

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