Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
david ward
Elephant Apple
In German
david ward
Elefant von Apple
In French
david ward
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
david ward
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
david ward
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
david ward
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
david ward
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
david ward
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dilleniales
Family
Boraginaceae
Dilleniaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Dillenia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Elephant Apple
Season and care of David Ward and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Elephant Apple Physical Information
David Ward and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Elephant Apple are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Elephant Apple
Care of David Ward and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
