Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early 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, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Kale
In German
david ward
Grünkohl
In French
david ward
Chou frisé
In Spanish
david ward
Col rizada
In Greek
david ward
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
david ward
Couve
In Polish
david ward
Kapusta włoska
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Brassica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of David Ward and Kale
Season and care of David Ward and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Kale Physical Information
David Ward and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Kale are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Kale
Care of David Ward and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kale pruning is done 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.