HOSTA SUM AND SUBSTANCE / PLANTAIN LILY

HOSTA SUM AND SUBSTANCE / PLANTAIN LILY: Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is a large, impressive perennial known for its bold, chartreuse-to-golden yellow leaves that create a striking focal point in any garden. The leaves are thick, leathery, and heart-shaped, forming a dense, rounded mound. This Hosta variety is perfect for adding texture, color, and structure to shaded or partially shaded gardens, borders, and containers.

Why Choose Hosta 'Sum and Substance'?

Comparison: 'Sum and Substance' stands out due to its large, thick leaves and vibrant golden-yellow color, offering a more substantial presence compared to smaller or more delicately-leaved Hostas.
Companions: Pairs well with other large, shade-loving plants like ferns or astilbes, or contrasting dark foliage varieties to create a bold, dramatic garden design.

Key Features:

Large, Chartreuse-to-Golden Yellow Leaves: The huge, thick leaves start off a bright chartreuse, deepening to golden yellow as the season progresses, providing a bold, sun-catching effect in the shade.
Substantial Size: Known for its large growth habit, it can quickly fill space in the garden, making it an excellent choice for larger borders or as a focal point in landscape design.
Shade Tolerant: Thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas, making it perfect for low-light garden spots that need a large, striking presence.
Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and maintain, resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a great low-care option for gardeners.
Mounding Growth Habit: Forms a rounded, dense mound of foliage that works well as a ground cover, in mixed beds, or as a statement piece in your garden.
Summer Flowers: Produces tall spikes of pale lavender flowers in mid-summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Specifications:

Bloom Time: Mid-summer.
Height: 60–90 cm | Spread: 120–150 cm.
Hardiness: Zone 3–9.

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance perennial with large, striking foliage. Its bold color, substantial size, and robust growth habit make it an excellent addition to shaded or partially shaded areas, adding both texture and visual impact to the landscape.