About
A clump-forming to spreading deciduous herbacious perennial forming neat, low mound of ovate to lance shaped, white spotted leaves with a stunning display of blue flowers in early spring.
About the genus
Pulmonaria can be herbaceous or semi-evergreen rhizomatous perennials with terminal clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in late winter or early spring, and often strikingly patterned leaves developing in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Clay, Sand, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Matforming
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
PruningOld, faded foliage can be trimmed if required
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free