Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Europe
Types
Not Available
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Freesia
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Freesia
david ward
In German
Freesie
david ward
In French
Freesia
david ward
In Spanish
fresia
david ward
In Greek
freesia
david ward
In Portuguese
freesia
david ward
In Polish
frezja
david ward
In Latin
Freesia
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Freesia and David Ward
Season and care of Freesia and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and David Ward season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Freesia and David Ward Physical Information
Freesia and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Freesia and David Ward are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Freesia and David Ward
Care of Freesia and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.