Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Unknown
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
david ward
golden lotus
In German
david ward
golden lotus
In French
david ward
golden lotus
In Spanish
david ward
golden lotus
In Greek
david ward
golden lotus
In Portuguese
david ward
golden lotus
In Polish
david ward
golden lotus
In Latin
david ward
golden lotus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Boraginaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Golden Lotus
Season and care of David Ward and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Golden Lotus Physical Information
David Ward and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Golden Lotus are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of David Ward and Golden Lotus
Care of David Ward and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.