Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Aurea,Kaizuka,Plumosa Aurea
Habitat
-
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Light Yellow Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Blue Black, Purple Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, 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
Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
JUNIPERUS chinensis
Common Name
Hosta
Chinese Juniper
In Hindi
Hosta
चीनी जुनिपर
In German
Hosta
chinesische Wacholder
In French
Hosta
genévrier de Chine
In Spanish
Hosta
enebro chino
In Greek
Hosta
Κινέζικα αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Hosta
zimbro chinês
In Polish
Hosta
jałowiec chiński
In Latin
strone
Chinese iuniperorum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Liliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Chinese Juniper
Season and care of Hosta and Chinese Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Chinese Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Chinese Juniper Physical Information
Hosta and Chinese Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chinese Juniper height is 60.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Chinese Juniper are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Chinese Juniper flower color: Light Yellow Green
- Chinese Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Hosta and Chinese Juniper
Care of Hosta and Chinese Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Juniper 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 Chinese Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.