RHS award of Garden Merit Hosta Sum & Substance is a clump-forming eye-catching plant with massive mid-green leaves up to 60cm (24″) across topped with slightly scented pale lavender flowers in summer.Re-grows from ground level every year.Height: 1.2m (4ft) x Spread: 1.2m (4ft)Position: Well-drained, moist soil in some shade.Planting Guide: 1. Water pot well and leave to drain, 2. Dig a hole twice the size of the plant pot., 3. Mix some compost and general fertiliser into the soil., 4. Remove pot and place rootball level with soil., 5. Fill gap with soil/comost/fertiliser mixture., 6. Finally firm in well with heel and water well.Aftercare: In early winter remove all the foliage. In spring, take meaures to protect the plant against slugs and snalils. If the plant becomes too large or congested then lift, divide and plant in the autumn or spring.Tip, surround the area from the plant base outward to a fair bit with horitcultural grit, maybe place some large decorative stones to prevent the grit from escaping into the surrounding soil. Not only does this make the area look attractive but it acts as a deterrant to snails and slugs .Sold in a 3 litre pot.