H. ‘Something Good’
Hosta ‘Something Good’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-6a (Giant) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Sum and Substance' registered in 2000, 'Something Good' is a giant cultivar distinguished by its large, heavily corrugated leaves of medium green with golden yellow margins. The leaves measure up to 18 inches (45.7 cm) long and 12 inches (30.5 cm) wide, with 17 to 18 pairs of veins and a rounded base; the leaf undersides are dull. The plant forms a fast-growing, dense mound reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm) in both height and diameter, with scapes rising 48 to 60 inches (121.9 to 152.4 cm) tall bearing green flowers.
In the Garden
'Sum and Substance' sports, including 'Something Good', perform best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain stable without scorching. At maturity, this cultivar forms a substantial mound approximately 2.5 feet (76 cm) tall and wide, making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in larger borders. It pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its bold foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Something Good' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; regular monitoring and appropriate controls are recommended in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 18 |
| Leaf | dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 48–60 in (121.9–152.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-6a, giant size):
- H. ‘Continental Divide’ (2008)
- H. ‘Lean on Me’ (2008)
- H. ‘Transformer’ (2009)
- H. ‘Big Pizza Pie’ (2001)
- H. ‘Clarence Owens’ (2001)
- H. ‘Super Nova’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5269. How we check this data.