Overview
Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Pulmonaria, part of the Boraginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include ground cover, cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, underplanting of roses and shrubs, flower borders and beds and banks and slopes.
About
Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Pulmonaria genus, commonly known as lungwort, which belongs to the Boraginaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade and prefers a north-facing, sheltered aspect with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for use as ground cover in cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, underplanting of roses and shrubs, as well as flower borders, beds, banks, and slopes. Propagation is typically achieved through division.
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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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pulmonaria
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife gardens, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Flower borders and beds, Banks and slopes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare'
- Propagation
- Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare'?
Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' need?
Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' hardy in the UK?
Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare'?
Division.
More in the Pulmonaria genus
- Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Opal'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Diane Clare'Lungwort