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Hosta 'Sum and Substance'Plantain Lily

Hardy Perennial

FROM £19.99

80% (1 Review)

Awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit

A well loved Hosta

Enormous leaves become gently puckered with age

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1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant

£19.99

1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant

£24.99

2 x 2 Litre Potted Plants

£34.99

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Plant Size Height Up to 75cm (29.5in)
Spread Up to 120cm (47.2in)

Hardiness & Longevity Hardy Perennial

Ideal For patioground covercottage gardenswater gardenwildlife gardenslow maintenance gardenwoodland garden

Position In Sun or semi shadeDappled shade

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This well loved Hosta produces large, heart shaped yellow foliage up to 50cm (20") long. The enormous leaves become gently puckered with age creating a lightly ribbed texture. Throughout July and August, Hosta 'Sum and Substance' bears tall stems of bells shaped, pale lilac flowers. Awarded an RHS AGM, this eye-catching hardy perennial is deservedly popular. Perfect for a damp shaded corner where it will make an impressive specimen plant. Height: 75cm (30"). Spread: 120cm (48").

Culinary note: The best part to use is the hoston, the rolled up leaf as it emerges in the spring. Cooking depends on the size of the hostons, small ones can be fried for a few minutes, going well in stir fries. Thicker ones are better boiled and used as a vegetable. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

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1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KA3886)

2 x 2 Litre Potted Plants (T62334P)

1 x 2 Litre Potted Plant (62234)

How to Grow

Grow Hosta plants in sun or dappled shade, on rich, moist, well-drained soil. Before planting, work some fresh compost or general fertiliser into the top 20cm of the soil. Alternatively plant Hosta in patio containers in soil based compost such as John In???

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In autumn, remove old foliage and apply a mulch of well rotted manure or garden compost to the base of the plant. Lift and divide Hosta plants in autumn every third year to maintain their vigour.

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Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

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Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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