Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Salmon
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control 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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
tuberous बिगोनिया
david ward
In German
Knollenbegonie
david ward
In French
Bégonia tubéreux
david ward
In Spanish
Begonia tuberosa
david ward
In Greek
Οζώδους Begonia
david ward
In Portuguese
tuberosa Begonia
david ward
In Polish
Begonia guzowate
david ward
In Latin
Morbus Begonia
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tuberous Begonia and David Ward
Season and care of Tuberous Begonia and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberous Begonia and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberous Begonia season is Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberous Begonia and David Ward Physical Information
Tuberous Begonia and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Tuberous Begonia and David Ward are as follows:
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tuberous Begonia and David Ward
Care of Tuberous Begonia and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberous Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control 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 Tuberous Begonia 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.