Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-11
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
TORENIA fournieri
Common Name
Hosta
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
In German
Hosta
Bluewings
In French
Hosta
Bluewings
In Spanish
Hosta
Bluewings
In Portuguese
Hosta
Bluewings
In Polish
Hosta
Bluewings
In Latin
strone
Bluewings
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Linderniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Bluewings
Season and care of Hosta and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Bluewings Physical Information
Hosta and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Bluewings are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
- Bluewings leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Bluewings
Care of Hosta and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.