Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey
Asia
Types
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Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
Hosta
In German
Hainbuche
Hosta
In Portuguese
choupo-branco
Hosta
In Latin
Item carpinus
strone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Coryloideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Hornbeam and Hosta
Season and care of Hornbeam and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hosta season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hornbeam and Hosta Physical Information
Hornbeam and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Hosta are as follows:
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Hornbeam and Hosta
Care of Hornbeam and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam 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.