{"product_id":"hosta-summer-lovin","title":"Hosta 'Summer Lovin'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Summer Lovin'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming, colour-changing \u003cstrong\u003eplantain lily\u003c\/strong\u003e with very thick green leaves edged in a bright yellow margin that gradually softens to creamy white as the season goes on. That shift from lemon-yellow in spring to cool cream by late summer gives you two looks from one plant, and the heavy leaf substance means it stands up well to slugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully hardy right across the UK (RHS H7), it is a deciduous perennial that dies back each autumn and reshoots reliably every spring. Upright stems of lavender-purple flowers appear through summer. As it disappears over winter, pair it with evergreens for structure and see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics: what to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide for seasonal timings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial to full shade, ideal for a north or east-facing border. One of our best \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, humus-rich soil that stays moist but well-drained; enrich with leaf mould or garden compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compact, medium hosta, reaching 30-40cm tall and 50-60cm across in time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully hardy to below -20C, no winter protection needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts neat size suits the front of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e or a container from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e range, where you can watch the margins change through the year. The summer flowers draw in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/a\u003e. For a giant to plant behind it, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hosta-yellow-river\"\u003eHosta 'Yellow River'\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e collection, every plant is nursery-grown, carefully selected for a strong crown and healthy roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"11cm \/ 0.75L","offer_id":58089314812287,"sku":"HOSTSUMLOV11","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/summerlovin.jpg?v=1785938462","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/hosta-summer-lovin","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}