Hosta ‘Sum and Subtle’
Plant number: 1.700.460
Hosta are among the most popular of perennials for shady areas, with hundreds of varieties now readily available. Plants form sturdy mounds of foliage, topped with lily-like blooms. This large specimen selection has rounded and lightly corrugated leaves of yellow-gold with streaky margins that change from chartreuse to green. Pale lavender flowers appear in August. Given room this can grow to be fairly enormous. A sport of ‘Sum and Substance’ selected by Q & Z Nursery in Illinois.
Further details for
Hosta ‘Sum and Subtle’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time Late Summer
Foliage Color Deep Green Gold Variegated
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Rabbit Resistant Massed Specimen Waterside Woodland
Flower Head Size Medium
Height 50-55 cm 20-21 inches
Spread 90-120 cm 35-47 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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