Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
-
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Hosta
Russian Olive
In German
Hosta
russische Olive
In French
Hosta
Olive russe
In Spanish
Hosta
oliva ruso
In Greek
Hosta
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Hosta
Olive russo
In Polish
Hosta
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
strone
Russian Olive
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rhamnales
Family
Liliaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and Russian Olive
Season and care of Hosta and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hosta and Russian Olive Physical Information
Hosta and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Russian Olive are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
- Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Hosta and Russian Olive
Care of Hosta and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.