Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Red Currant
In Hindi
david ward
Red Currant
In German
david ward
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
david ward
Groseille
In Spanish
david ward
Grosella
In Greek
david ward
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
david ward
Groselha
In Polish
david ward
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
david ward
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of David Ward and Red Currant
Season and care of David Ward and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Red Currant Physical Information
David Ward and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Red Currant are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of David Ward and Red Currant
Care of David Ward and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.