Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
South America, Brazil
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Unknown
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
david ward
Sinningia
In German
david ward
Sinningia
In French
david ward
Sinningia
In Spanish
david ward
Sinningia
In Greek
david ward
Sinningia
In Portuguese
david ward
Sinningia
In Polish
david ward
Sinningia
In Latin
david ward
Sinningia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Sinningia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Sinningia
Season and care of David Ward and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Sinningia Physical Information
David Ward and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Sinningia are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Sinningia
Care of David Ward and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.