Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
Europe
Types
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Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Prodenia, Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Joseph's Coat
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
tandalja bhaji
david ward
In German
Tampala
david ward
In French
Tampala
david ward
In Spanish
Tampala
david ward
In Greek
Tampala
david ward
In Portuguese
Tampala
david ward
In Polish
Tampala
david ward
In Latin
Tampala
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Amaranthus L
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Amaranthoideae
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Season and Care of Tampala and David Ward
Season and care of Tampala and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tampala and David Ward Physical Information
Tampala and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Tampala and David Ward are as follows:
Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tampala and David Ward
Care of Tampala and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala 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 Tampala 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.