Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Light
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Hydrangea
david ward
In German
Hortensie
david ward
In French
Hortensia
david ward
In Spanish
Hortensia
david ward
In Greek
υδραγεία
david ward
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
david ward
In Polish
Hortensja
david ward
In Latin
Hibiscus
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Pulmonaria
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and David Ward
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and David Ward? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and David Ward. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and David Ward doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and David Ward has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hydrangea and David Ward and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and David Ward
Season and care of Hydrangea and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and David Ward season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and David Ward Physical Information
Hydrangea and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and David Ward are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and David Ward
Care of Hydrangea and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea 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.