Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Hosta
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
Hosta
cornelian चेरी
In German
Hosta
Kornelkirsche
In French
Hosta
cornouiller
In Spanish
Hosta
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Hosta
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Hosta
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Hosta
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
strone
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Liliaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Hosta and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Hosta and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hosta and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Hosta and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.