Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Gardenia
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Gardenia
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Gardenia
david ward
In German
Gardenie
david ward
In French
Gardénia
david ward
In Spanish
Gardenia
david ward
In Greek
γαρδένια
david ward
In Portuguese
gardênia
david ward
In Polish
Gardenia
david ward
In Latin
Gardenia
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Rubiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gardenieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gardenia and David Ward
Season and care of Gardenia and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and David Ward season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gardenia and David Ward Physical Information
Gardenia and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and David Ward are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gardenia and David Ward
Care of Gardenia and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gardenia 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.