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About David Ward and Candelabra Primrose


About Candelabra Primrose and David Ward


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Perennial   

Origin
Europe   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
25   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Alpine Meadows   
Damp forests, Woodland Garden   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
8-3   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17   
Not Available   

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming   
Rosette/Stemless   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
81.30 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral   
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Not Applicable   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate   
Oblong elliptic   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Divison   
Divison, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained   
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew   
Dry root rot, Leaf spot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
Insignificant   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Insects   

Allergy
Unknown   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins   
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Not Available   
Flowers, Leaves   

Other Uses
Unknown   
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'   
Primula beesiana   

Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort   
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose   

In Hindi
david ward   
candelabra primrose   

In German
david ward   
Kerzenleuchter Primel   

In French
david ward   
candélabre primevère   

In Spanish
david ward   
Primula beesiana   

In Greek
david ward   
μανουάλια primrose   

In Portuguese
david ward   
prímula candelabros   

In Polish
david ward   
kandelabry pierwiosnka   

In Latin
david ward   
candelabra Primrose   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Lamiales   
Myrtales   

Family
Boraginaceae   
Onagraceae   

Genus
Pulmonaria   
Oenothera   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Onagreae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Onagroideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
145   
99+

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Properties of David Ward and Candelabra Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Candelabra Primrose. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like Unknown and Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 David Ward and Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of David Ward and Candelabra Primrose

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

David Ward and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

David Ward and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of David Ward and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:

Care of David Ward and Candelabra Primrose

Care of David Ward and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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