Sound of Music Hosta

These are new and just arrived. PLEASE READ. It's August here in NC and the summer stress has taken it toll on hosta, Some leaves not all show the stress but the root system is great, Buying hosta now is really a investment for next spring and it's a good thing to get them planted now and give them a head start on next spring.  Picture is of a mature plant.

The Sound of Music Hosta, scientifically known as Hosta 'Sound of Music', is a striking, medium-sized hosta cultivar prized for its large, corrugated, medio-variegated leaves. It features chartreuse centers that mature to creamy white, contrasted by wide, blue-green margins. This hosta grows to be 30-32 inches tall and 60-66 inches wide, making it a substantial addition to any garden. It prefers part shade to shade and blooms with near-white flowers in early summer. 

• Giant Size: This Hosta can reach a height of 30-32 inches and a spread of 60-66 inches at maturity, making it a significant presence in the landscape.
• Variegated Foliage: It features heavily corrugated leaves with chartreuse centers that "jet" into glaucous blue-green margins. The centers mature to a creamy white in the summer.
• Flowers: In early summer, it produces clusters of near-white, bell-shaped flowers on tall stalks, which can attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
• Shade Tolerance: 'Sound of Music' thrives in part to full shade conditions, making it an excellent choice for brightening up shady areas in the garden. Morning sun is acceptable and can enhance leaf coloration, but hot afternoon sun should be avoided.
• Easy Care: It's considered relatively low-maintenance, requiring average watering, especially during establishment. It benefits from moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter.
• Hardy: This hosta is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
• Uses: It's versatile and can be used in borders, containers, mass plantings, or as an accent plant. Its large leaves also provide good coverage for dying bulb foliage.
• Proven Winner: 'Sound of Music' is part of the Proven Winners® Perennials program, indicating its strong performance and reliability.
• Slug Resistance: Hostas with thicker leaves, like this variety, are generally less appealing to slugs, although monitoring for pests is still recommended.