Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
-
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Pink, 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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Rolande'
Common Name
Hosta
Bush Bean, Green Been, Rolande Green Bean
In German
Hosta
Hortensie
In French
Hosta
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hosta
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Hosta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hosta
Hortensja
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Hosta and Bush Bea
Season and care of Hosta and Bush Bea is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Bush Bea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bush Bea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bush Bea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bush Bea is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Bush Bea Physical Information
Hosta and Bush Bea physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bush Bea height is 30.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Bush Bea are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Bush Bea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Bush Bea leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Bush Bea
Care of Hosta and Bush Bea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bush Bea pruning is done 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 Bush Bea needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.