Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Perennial
Types
Prunus serrulata
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
-
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Hosta
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Hosta
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
Hosta
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
Hosta
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
Hosta
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Hosta
In Latin
florentem cerasis
strone
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Hosta
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Hosta season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Cherry and Hosta Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Hosta are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Flowering Cherry and Hosta
Care of Flowering Cherry and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.