Hosta Sum and Substance, commonly known as Plantain Lily, is a highly admired perennial known for its impressive size and bold, lush foliage. This variety features large, rounded leaves that are a striking shade of chartreuse to golden yellow. The leaves are thick and corrugated, adding a substantial and textural element to the garden. In mid to late summer, it produces tall spikes of lavender to pale purple flowers that rise above the foliage, providing a lovely contrast and additional interest.
Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ is known for its substantial growth, typically reaching a height and spread of 1 metre, it is an excellent choice for large garden beds, shaded woodland gardens, or as a dramatic focal point in mixed plantings.
Hosta Sum and Substance care
The Hosta Sum and Substance loves a shaded area in the garden with moist, well drained soil which makes it a perfect underplanting shrub which can add colour to a typically dark area of the garden. At the end of the growing season it is recommended to remove any dead or damaged foliage to encourage a more healthy, bushy growth in the upcoming seasons.
