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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Perennial  
Broadleaf Evergreen  

Origin
Europe  
Eastern Asia  

Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’  
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida  

Number of Varieties
25  
99+
50  
99+

Habitat
Alpine Meadows  
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8  
7-10  

AHS Heat Zone
8-3  
-  

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17  
21,22  

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming  
Prostrate/Trailing  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
81.30 cm  
99+
60.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral  
White, Ivory  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate  
Elliptic  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil  
Shade areas  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Divison  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Ample Water  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Less Watering  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium  

Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew  
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies  

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil  
Shade areas  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Double, Semi-Double  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers  

Allergy
-  
Asthma, breathing problems  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin and hair  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Fruits, Leaves, Root  

Other Uses
-  
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'  
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'  

Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort  
Gardenia  

In Hindi
david ward  
बौना गार्डेनिया  

In German
david ward  
Dwarf Gardenia  

In French
david ward  
Gardenia Dwarf  

In Spanish
david ward  
Gardenia enana  

In Greek
david ward  
νάνος Gardenia  

In Portuguese
david ward  
Gardenia Dwarf  

In Polish
david ward  
Dwarf Gardenia  

In Latin
david ward  
Gardenia Dwarf  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Rubiales  

Family
Boraginaceae  
Rubiaceae  

Genus
Pulmonaria  
Gardenia  

Clade
-  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
-  
Gardenieae  

Subfamily
-  
Cinchonoideae  

Number of Species
-  
140  
99+

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Difference Between David Ward and Dwarf Gardenia

If you are confused whether David Ward or Dwarf Gardenia are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see David Ward and Dwarf Gardenia Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of David Ward are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Compost, whereas for Dwarf Gardenia fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen and Potassium. Hence, one should know the basic difference between David Ward and Dwarf Gardenia if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of David Ward and Dwarf Gardenia

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Compare Facts of David Ward vs Dwarf Gardenia

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