Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Asia
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Hosta
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Hosta
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Hosta
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Hosta
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Hosta
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Hosta
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Hosta
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Hosta
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
strone
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Hosta
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Hosta season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Hosta Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Hosta are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Hosta
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.