Hosta ‘Sum of All’
Blooming Time
Exposure
Like its predecessor, ‘Sum and Substance’, ‘Sum of All’, bears massive leaves and excels as a backdrop in the shade garden. In this case, the gigantic foliage reaches 18 inches long by 12 inches wide, is richly green centered and surrounded by 2 to 3-inch wide golden-yellow margins. Naturally, a plant of this size and coarseness makes a spectacular specimen or accent and complements coarse barked trees and looks great on shady hillsides. It flowers lavender during mid summer.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
3'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Massive foliage reaches 18-inches long by 12-inches wide; richly green centered surrounded by 2 to 3-inch wide golden-yellow margins. Lavender flowers mid summer.
Landscape Value
Large scale ground cover, great specimen, accent, companion or edging for woodland paths.
Care
Watering:
'Sum of All' Hosta is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Sum of All' Hosta is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Sum of All' Hosta is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.