Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Vine, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMPELASTER carolinianus
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Climbing Aster
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Hydrangea
david ward
In German
Hortensie
david ward
In French
Hortensia
david ward
In Spanish
Hortensia
david ward
In Greek
υδραγεία
david ward
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
david ward
In Polish
Hortensja
david ward
In Latin
Hibiscus
david ward
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Properties of Climbing Aster and David Ward
Wondering what are the properties of Climbing Aster and David Ward? We provide you with everything About Climbing Aster and David Ward. Climbing Aster doesn't have thorns and David Ward doesn't have thorns. Also Climbing Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Climbing Aster has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and David Ward has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Climbing Aster and David Ward and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Climbing Aster and David Ward
Season and care of Climbing Aster and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Climbing Aster and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Climbing Aster season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and David Ward season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Climbing Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Climbing Aster is Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Climbing Aster and David Ward Physical Information
Climbing Aster and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Climbing Aster height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Climbing Aster and David Ward are as follows:
Climbing Aster flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Climbing Aster leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Climbing Aster and David Ward
Care of Climbing Aster and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Climbing Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Climbing Aster needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.