Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Turkey
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
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Habitat
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hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
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Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Hosta
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In German
Hosta
Hainbuche
In Portuguese
Hosta
choupo-branco
In Latin
strone
Item carpinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Liliaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Hornbeam
Season and care of Hosta and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Hornbeam Physical Information
Hosta and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Hornbeam are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hosta and Hornbeam
Care of Hosta and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.