Hosta

Sasanqua

About Hosta and Sasanqua

Hosta

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Asia

Japan

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

7015

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-87-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

9-1

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

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

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Hosta

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Hosta

sasanqua

In German

Hosta

sasanqua

In French

Hosta

sasanqua

In Spanish

Hosta

sasanqua

In Greek

Hosta

sasanqua

In Portuguese

Hosta

Sasankya

In Polish

Hosta

Sasankya

In Latin

strone

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Theales

Family

Liliaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Hosta

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

70250

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Sasanqua. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hosta and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Sasanqua

Season and care of Hosta and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

Hosta and Sasanqua Physical Information

Hosta and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Sasanqua are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Hosta and Sasanqua

Care of Hosta and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.