Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
-
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-8
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
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
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Hosta
Red Currant
In Hindi
Hosta
Red Currant
In German
Hosta
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Hosta
Groseille
In Spanish
Hosta
Grosella
In Greek
Hosta
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Hosta
Groselha
In Polish
Hosta
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
strone
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hosta and Red Currant
Season and care of Hosta and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Red Currant Physical Information
Hosta and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Red Currant are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Hosta and Red Currant
Care of Hosta and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.