Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Habitat
-
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Common Name
Hosta
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
In Hindi
Hosta
Dwarf Nandina
In German
Hosta
Dwarf Nandina
In French
Hosta
Nandina Dwarf
In Spanish
Hosta
Nandina enana
In Greek
Hosta
Dwarf Nandina
In Portuguese
Hosta
Nandina do anão
In Polish
Hosta
Dwarf Nandina
In Latin
strone
Dwarf Nandina
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ranunculales
Family
Liliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Dwarf Nandina
Season and care of Hosta and Dwarf Nandina is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Dwarf Nandina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Dwarf Nandina Physical Information
Hosta and Dwarf Nandina physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Dwarf Nandina are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Dwarf Nandina flower color:
- Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Care of Hosta and Dwarf Nandina
Care of Hosta and Dwarf Nandina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nandina 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 Dwarf Nandina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.