A charming perennial with glossy green leaves edged in creamy white, Hosta ‘So Sweet’ is a delight for shady Cape Town gardens. Compact yet elegant, it produces fragrant, trumpet-shaped lavender flowers in late summer, adding a soft touch of colour and perfume. Perfect for borders, containers, or underplanting trees, this hosta thrives where many plants struggle, bringing lush foliage and subtle beauty to shaded spaces.
Glossy green leaves with creamy white margins
Fragrant lavender blooms in late summer
Excellent for shady spots and under trees
Compact growth ideal for borders and pots
Low-maintenance perennial with year-round appeal
Plant in partial to full shade for best leaf colour and water it regularly, keeping soil moist but well-drained. The mulch needs to reatin moisture and suppress the weeds. You can feed it lightly im spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Hosta ‘So Sweet’ is one of the few hostas with fragrant flowers, making it not only a foliage star but also a sensory delight in shaded corners.
| Botanical Name | Hosta 'So Sweet' |
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Growth Expectancy
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50cm H x 100cm W
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Position
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Semi-Shade - Shade
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
