Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
-
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
-
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Hosta
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Hosta
Blühende Kirsch
In Spanish
Hosta
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Hosta
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
Hosta
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Hosta
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
strone
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Hosta and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Hosta and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Flowering Cherry
Care of Hosta and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.