David Ward

Carissa

About David Ward and Carissa

David Ward

Carissa

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Europe

Southern Africa

Types

Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’

Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas

Number of Varieties

2520

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows

Coastal Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

12-9

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

81.30 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Salmon, Coral

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Elliptic and Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Rocky Soil

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

david ward

carissa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Gentianales

Family

Boraginaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Pulmonaria

Carissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Carisseae

Subfamily

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

-100

1 27800

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Properties of David Ward and Carissa

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

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Season and Care of David Ward and Carissa

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

David Ward and Carissa Physical Information

David Ward and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Carissa are as follows:

David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green

Care of David Ward and Carissa

Care of David Ward and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.