Sum and Substance Hosta

One of the biggest hostas in the world

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Regular price: 1 for $9.99
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Product variants

flowering dateMid to late summer
hardiness zone3-9
height36 inches
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
ship asPREMIUM
sun exposurePartial Shade, Full Shade

Large, rippled, broad-leaf foliage
Great slug resistance
Spreads to 5-6' across

Give your neighbors something to admire with the addition of Sum and Substance Hosta to your shade garden display. You'll be in awe of how large the rippled, broad-leaf foliage gets at maturity. Like most hosta varieties, this big guy grows only to a moderate height… but it spreads to a whopping 5-6' across! In mid to late summer, willowy 4' scapes bear bell-shaped flowers in varying shades of purple. Sum and Substance really brightens up those shadowed spaces in the garden, as well as sun-dappled borders, rock gardens and wooded sites. Brings butterflies and pollinators to the landscape by the hundreds. Exhibits good slug resistance, too. Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

Product Details

botanical nameHosta 'Sun and Substance'
flowering dateMid to late summer
flower colorPurple
flower formBell-shaped flowers on scapes.
foliage typeLarge, broad leaves in shades of light green
formPerennial
growth rateModerate
hardiness zone3-9
height36 inches
planting instructionsVery shade tolerant plants that enjoy moist, humus-rich soil. Morning sun with afternoon shade is the best location.
pruningRemove spent flower stems to tidy up the plants for the rest of the growing season. After flowering.
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
shipping seasonSpring
ship asPREMIUM
soil requirementTolerant of a wide range of soils, but best if evenly moist and well-drained.
spacing5 - 6 feet
spread5 - 6 feet
sun exposurePartial Shade, Full Shade
winter careNone, except to mulch for the first winter. Remove promptly in early spring.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2025 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, Trees and Shrubs
3A-3B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4A-4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
9B-10B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A - 7B: 5/26/25 Zones 8A - 10B: 5/5/25