Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Vegetable, Vines
Origin
Europe
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-6
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
david ward
चीनी कद्दू
In German
david ward
chinesisch Kürbis
In French
david ward
potiron chinois
In Spanish
david ward
calabaza china
In Greek
david ward
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
david ward
abóbora chinês
In Polish
david ward
Chiński dyni
In Latin
david ward
Chinese cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Cucurbita
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of David Ward and Cheese Pumpkin
Season and care of David Ward and Cheese Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Cheese Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cheese Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral.
David Ward and Cheese Pumpkin Physical Information
David Ward and Cheese Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Cheese Pumpkin are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of David Ward and Cheese Pumpkin
Care of David Ward and Cheese Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.