Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
-
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
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
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
weekly regular
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Hosta
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
Hosta
Methley Plum
In German
Hosta
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Hosta
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
Hosta
Prunus salicina
In Greek
Hosta
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Hosta
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Hosta
Methley Plum
In Latin
strone
Methley Plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Methley Plum
Season and care of Hosta and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Methley Plum Physical Information
Hosta and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Methley Plum are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Methley Plum flower color: White
- Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Methley Plum
Care of Hosta and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.