Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Rhododendron
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
rhododendron
david ward
In German
Rhododendron
david ward
In French
rhododendron
david ward
In Spanish
rododendro
david ward
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
david ward
In Portuguese
rododendro
david ward
In Polish
rododendron
david ward
In Latin
Rhododendron
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron and David Ward
Season and care of Rhododendron and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and David Ward Physical Information
Rhododendron and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and David Ward are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhododendron and David Ward
Care of Rhododendron and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.