Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Habitat
-
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
IMPATIENS walleriana
Common Name
Hosta
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
In German
Hosta
wallenana
In French
Hosta
wallenana
In Spanish
Hosta
wallenana
In Greek
Hosta
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Hosta
wallenana
In Polish
Hosta
wallenana
In Latin
strone
Impatiens Walleriana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Geraniales
Family
Liliaceae
Balsaminaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Busy Lizzy
Season and care of Hosta and Busy Lizzy is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Busy Lizzy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Busy Lizzy Physical Information
Hosta and Busy Lizzy physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Busy Lizzy are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
- Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Hosta and Busy Lizzy
Care of Hosta and Busy Lizzy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.