Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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 serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Hosta
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Hosta
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Hosta
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Hosta
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Hosta
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Hosta
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Hosta
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Hosta
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
strone
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Hosta and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Hosta and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Hosta and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Hosta and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.