Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Europe
Types
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RHEUM x hybridum
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का फल
david ward
In German
Rhabarber
david ward
In French
Rhubarbe
david ward
In Spanish
Ruibarbo
david ward
In Greek
Ραβέντι
david ward
In Portuguese
Ruibarbo
david ward
In Polish
Rabarbar
david ward
In Latin
RHEUM
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Rhubarb and David Ward
Season and care of Rhubarb and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Rhubarb and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhubarb season is Summer and David Ward season is Summer. The type of soil for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhubarb and David Ward Physical Information
Rhubarb and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Rhubarb and David Ward are as follows:
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
Rhubarb leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rhubarb and David Ward
Care of Rhubarb and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 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.