Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Turkey
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
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Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
david ward
हानबीन
In German
david ward
Hainbuche
In French
david ward
charme
In Spanish
david ward
carpe
In Greek
david ward
γαύρος
In Portuguese
david ward
choupo-branco
In Polish
david ward
grab
In Latin
david ward
Item carpinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Carpinus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of David Ward and Hornbeam
Season and care of David Ward and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Hornbeam Physical Information
David Ward and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Hornbeam are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of David Ward and Hornbeam
Care of David Ward and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.