Elegant heart-shaped, yellow-green leaves becoming deeply puckered when mature. Pale lilac flowers in mid to late summer. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers July to August. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’
Elegant heart-shaped, yellow-green leaves becoming deeply puckered when mature. Pale lilac flowers in mid to late summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Hosta |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Sum and Substance' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lilac |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Hostaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | yellow, green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Under planting |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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