Overview

Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Mawson's Variety' & 'Munstead Variety' is a herbaceous perennial in the genus Pulmonaria, part of the Boraginaceae family. It typically grows around 0.3 metres tall. Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Mawson's Variety' & 'Munstead Variety' grows best in partial shade and shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soil soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include groundcover, woodland garden and border. It is native to central and north eastern Europe.

About

Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Mawson's Variety' & 'Munstead Variety' is a herbaceous perennial that flowers from March to May. It forms a low mound to about 0.3 metres and prefers partial shade or shade on moist, well-drained neutral to alkaline soil. Fully hardy in the UK (H7), it suits north, east or west aspects in sheltered to semi-sheltered sites. Use it as a ground cover in woodland gardens, borders or beneath shrubs where a compact spring display is required.

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About the genus

Pulmonaria (lungwort) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae, native to Europe and western Asia, with one species east to central Asia. According to various estimates there may be between 10 and 18 species found in the wild.

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In the garden

Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Mawson's Variety' & 'Munstead Variety' is a low-growing herbaceous perennial native to central and north eastern Europe, valued for its concentrated spring flowering between March and May. At roughly 0.3 metres tall it remains modest in scale and fits easily into shaded or partially shaded planting schemes. Plant where light is dappled rather than full sun: partial shade or full shade suits it best. It prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil of neutral to alkaline reaction and benefits from north, east or west-facing aspects. Choose a sheltered or semi-sheltered spot to reduce exposure to drying winds; the cultivar is fully hardy in UK conditions (H7) and will persist where these basic site factors are met. In the garden, place it as a ground cover beneath trees and larger shrubs, at the front of a border or in a woodland bed to establish a low, spring-focused carpet. Group several plants to achieve better cover and to concentrate the flowering period. Because it stays around 0.3 metres and flowers from March to May, it is especially useful where a compact, spring-flowering understorey is required beneath taller planting.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Pulmonaria

Sunlight

partial shade, shade

Soil type

moist, well-drained soil

Soil pH

neutral, alkaline

Soil moisture

moist

Aspect

north, east, west

Exposure

sheltered, semi-sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Mawson's Variety' & 'Munstead Variety' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

herbaceous perennial

Height

0.3 metres

Suggested uses

groundcover, woodland garden, border

Native to

central and north eastern Europe

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Mawson's Variety' & 'Munstead Variety'

Cultivation

Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Avoid dry conditions. Mulch to retain moisture.

Pruning

Remove old leaves in early spring before new growth appears to tidy the plant.

Propagation

Division in spring or autumn; seed propagation possible but less common.

Frequently asked questions

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