Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Crackling Fire , Tangerine , Terra Cotta , Trailing Sky Blue , Cherry Pink
Habitat
-
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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
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
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Peach, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Red blotch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
CALIBRACHOA 'Balcabpea'
Common Name
Hosta
Cabaret™ Peach Calibrachoa, Calibrachoa, Peach Million Bells
In Hindi
Hosta
million bells
In German
Hosta
million bells
In French
Hosta
million bells
In Spanish
Hosta
million bells
In Greek
Hosta
million bells
In Portuguese
Hosta
million bells
In Polish
Hosta
million bells
In Latin
strone
million bells
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Liliaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Million Bells
Season and care of Hosta and Million Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Million Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Million Bells season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Million Bells is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Million Bells is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Million Bells Physical Information
Hosta and Million Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Million Bells height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Million Bells are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Million Bells flower color: Pink, Rose, Peach and Ivory
- Million Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Million Bells
Care of Hosta and Million Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Million Bells pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Million Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.