Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, 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?
From bulbs, Tubers
Divison
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Thoroughly
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Not Available
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Gladiolus
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
david ward
In German
Gladiolen
david ward
In French
Glaïeul
david ward
In Spanish
Gladiolus
david ward
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
david ward
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
david ward
In Polish
mieczyk
david ward
In Latin
Gladiolus
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Gladiolus
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Ixieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Gladiolus and David Ward
Season and care of Gladiolus and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and David Ward season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and David Ward Physical Information
Gladiolus and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and David Ward are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gladiolus and David Ward
Care of Gladiolus and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.