Hosta Sum and Substance
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• We start shipping our summer flowering bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.
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Description
Hosta ‘Sum and Substance’ is a true garden giant, known for its striking size and vibrant chartreuse-green foliage. With its massive, heart-shaped leaves that can span up to 60 cm across, this perennial creates a bold, architectural statement in any shaded garden. Its thick, textured leaves not only deliver exceptional visual impact but are also highly resistant to slug damage, making it both a practical and beautiful addition to borders, woodland gardens, or large containers. Perfect for filling expansive spaces, 'Sum and Substance' serves as a stunning backdrop for smaller plants, adding a sense of grandeur and drama to any landscape.
Learn how to grow Hosta
Key Features
- Height and Spread: Grows to 75–90 cm in height with a spread of 1.2–1.8 metres.
- Foliage: Massive, chartreuse-green, heart-shaped leaves with a thick, textured surface.
- Blooming Period: Pale lavender flowers appear on tall stems in midsummer.
- Adaptability: Thrives in partial to full shade; performs best in moist, well-drained soils.
- Notable Traits: Slug-resistant foliage; excellent for large spaces and bold garden designs.
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
Shipping rates
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.
Guarantee
For over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best Autumn-planted flowers bulbs available anywhere. We take pride in our exceptionally high level of quality control customer service, and our commitment to client satisfaction continues long after the bulbs leave our premises. When you order from DutchGrown™, we 100% guarantee that you will receive the hardiest flower bulbs available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden. Read more.
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