Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe
Southwest Asia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Marshy ground, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Marshy ground, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mealybugs, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Nerium
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
In Hindi
david ward
ओलियंडर
In German
david ward
Oleander
In French
david ward
laurier-rose
In Spanish
david ward
Adelfa
In Greek
david ward
Πικροδάφνη
In Portuguese
david ward
oleandro
In Polish
david ward
Oleander
In Latin
david ward
Cleander
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Boraginaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Wrightieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Oleander
Season and care of David Ward and Oleander is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Oleander Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oleander season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
David Ward and Oleander Physical Information
David Ward and Oleander physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Oleander are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Oleander
Care of David Ward and Oleander include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.