Wilson Bros Gardens Sum and Substance Hosta
Best robust foliage for adding drama to shaded garden spaces.
This Hosta is a top performer, boasting enormous golden leaves that get brighter with more sun. It's surprisingly tolerant of sun and drought, yet also thrives in shade. Expect a large, mounding plant that requires minimal care and resists common pests like slugs and rabbits.
$43.97
Who it's for
- Gardeners desiring a dramatic, large-scale specimen plant.
- Busy individuals seeking a durable, easy-care perennial.
- Plant lovers valuing unique foliage and garden texture.
Who should skip it
- Homeowners with compact gardens or limited planting areas.
- Impatient growers expecting quick, immediate landscape impact.
- Gardeners in areas with persistent deer activity.
Performance breakdown
Sun Tolerance
Rarely matches the full-sun endurance found in this specific cultivar.
Pest Resistance
Robust foliage effectively deters common garden nuisances like slugs and rabbits.
Visual Impact
Massive golden-chartreuse leaves create an immediate, high-contrast focal point.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established in the landscape.
Pollinator Appeal
Lavender blooms provide a reliable seasonal draw for local hummingbirds.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from container displays to expansive groundcover applications.
Key Specs
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones
3a-9b
Height at Maturity
30-36 inches (flower stems to 48 inches)
Width at Maturity
54-60 inches
Spacing
4' for mass plantings; 7'+ for space between plants
Growth Habit
Clumping, Dense, Mounding
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Size
2 inches
Flowering Period
Summer
Foliage Color
Golden-Chartreuse, more Gold with more sun
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