Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
-
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Russian'( Acephala Group)
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Kale, Redbor Kale
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
Family
Brassicaceae
Boraginaceae
Properties of Redbor Kale and David Ward
Wondering what are the properties of Redbor Kale and David Ward? We provide you with everything About Redbor Kale and David Ward. Redbor Kale doesn't have thorns and David Ward doesn't have thorns. Also Redbor Kale does not have fragrant flowers. Redbor Kale 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 Redbor Kale and David Ward and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Redbor Kale and David Ward
Season and care of Redbor Kale and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Redbor Kale and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redbor Kale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Redbor Kale is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Redbor Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Redbor Kale and David Ward Physical Information
Redbor Kale and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Redbor Kale height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Redbor Kale and David Ward are as follows:
Redbor Kale flower color: White and Ivory
Redbor Kale leaf color: Purple and Gray Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Redbor Kale and David Ward
Care of Redbor Kale and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redbor Kale 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 Redbor Kale needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.