Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
Habitat
-
Cold Regions, gardens
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Common Name
Hosta
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
In Hindi
Hosta
सुनहरा सेब
In German
Hosta
goldener Apfel
In French
Hosta
pomme d'Or
In Spanish
Hosta
manzana dorada
In Greek
Hosta
χρυσό μήλο
In Portuguese
Hosta
maçã Dourada
In Polish
Hosta
złote jabłko
In Latin
strone
aureum pomum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Ginger Gold Apple
Season and care of Hosta and Ginger Gold Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Ginger Gold Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Ginger Gold Apple Physical Information
Hosta and Ginger Gold Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Ginger Gold Apple are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Ginger Gold Apple
Care of Hosta and Ginger Gold Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.