Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
-
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-11
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
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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Hosta
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
Hosta
Pink Queen
In German
Hosta
rosa Königin
In French
Hosta
Reine rose
In Spanish
Hosta
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
Hosta
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
Hosta
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
Hosta
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
strone
Regina Pink
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Liliaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Pink Queen
Season and care of Hosta and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Queen season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Pink Queen Physical Information
Hosta and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Pink Queen are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Pink Queen
Care of Hosta and Pink Queen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Queen 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 Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.