Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
South America
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Calliandra haematocephala
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
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
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
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
-
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
david ward
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
david ward
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
david ward
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
david ward
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
david ward
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
david ward
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
david ward
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
david ward
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Calliandra
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of David Ward and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of David Ward and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Powder Puff Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
David Ward and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of David Ward and Powder Puff Tree
Care of David Ward and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.