Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
North America
Asia
Types
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Hosta albofarinosa , Hosta capitata , Hosta minor
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Heartburn, Indigestion, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
HOSTA 'Eruption'
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
green hosta
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
green hosta
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Funkie
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
plantain lily
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
lirio de plátano
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
πεντάνευρο κρίνος
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
lírio banana
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
babki lilia
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
plantago lilium
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Green Hosta
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Green Hosta is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Green Hosta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Green Hosta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Green Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Green Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Skyrocket Juniper and Green Hosta Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Green Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Green Hosta height is 15.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Green Hosta are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Green Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
- Green Hosta leaf color:
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Green Hosta
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Green Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Green Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Green Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.