Hosta 'Sum and Substance'One of the most impressive Hosta's 'Sum and Substance' forms a huge mound 5 feet or more across and 30 inches tall. The leaves are light green, heart shaped and very large too, easily 1 to 1.5 feet long. A great specimen for your garden.
Zones: 3-9
Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Full / Mostly Shade, Morning Sun / Evening Shade
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt
Soil
Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained
Water Needs: Low
Level of Care: Low
Growth Rates: Fast
Flower Color: Lavender
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Visual Attention, Wildlife
Foliage Color: Chartreuse, Light Green, Yellow
Average Height: 2' to 3'
Average Width: 4' to 6'
Fragrances: Fragrant Flowers
Season of Color: Fall Foliage, Spring Foliage, Summer Blooms, Summer Foliage
Resistant To: Heat, Insect
Landscape Uses: Accent, Containers / Planters, Entryway, Focal Point Specimen, Foundation, Garden Pond, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Median Strips, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups, Under Shade Tree, Woodland Border
Growth Habits: Arching, Broad, Clumping, Mounding, Upright
Theme Gardens: Cottage, Japanese, Woodland/Shade
Soil pH: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5
Sum And Substance Hosta Lily Care Instructions
Feeding
Feed in Spring and then on an as needed basis through late Summer. We generally recommend a slow-release granular flower food, higher in the middle number: this is phospherous, which helps to promote strong root systems, strong stems and plenty of flowers. Alternatively, you may use a natural or organic, non-burning plant food. Refer to product label for application rates and instruction.
Pruning
This is a low-maintenance plant that requires little or no pruning! An occasional snip here or there of a stray or broken branch, or shearing faded flowers to encourage more blooming is okay.
Pests
This plant is generally not prone to serious pest or disease problems. In the event that a pest or disease problem occurs, treat with a product containing neem oil. Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases.
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