Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
Europe
Types
Not Available
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUNNERA insignis
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Giant Rhubarb
david ward
In German
Riesen- Rhabarber
david ward
In French
Géant rhubarbe
david ward
In Spanish
Gigante ruibarbo
david ward
In Greek
Giant Ραβέντι
david ward
In Portuguese
Rhubarb gigante
david ward
In Polish
Giant Rabarbar
david ward
In Latin
Giant RHEUM
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Haloragales
Lamiales
Family
Gunneraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Rhubarb and David Ward
Season and care of Giant Rhubarb and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Rhubarb and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Loam and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Rhubarb and David Ward Physical Information
Giant Rhubarb and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Giant Rhubarb and David Ward are as follows:
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Rhubarb and David Ward
Care of Giant Rhubarb and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Rhubarb 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.