Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Elaeagnus multiflora
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
Hosta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Asparagales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Goumi and Hosta
Season and care of Goumi and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goumi and Hosta Physical Information
Goumi and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Hosta are as follows:
Care of Goumi and Hosta
Care of Goumi and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goumi 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.