Overview
Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival' is a clump forming, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Pulmonaria, part of the Boraginaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen foliage. Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival' is a clump-forming, bushy herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. As a cultivar of Pulmonaria, it grows from rhizomes and typically produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in late winter or early spring. This plant has deciduous to semi-evergreen foliage that often displays distinctive patterns during summer. It thrives in partial shade with sheltered exposure and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Suitable for cottage gardens, wildlife areas, and flower borders, it is hardy in the UK and can be propagated by division after flowering or in autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pulmonaria
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Clay, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival'
- Propagation
- Division after flowering or in autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival'?
Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival' need?
Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, clay and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival' hardy in the UK?
Pulmonaria 'Elworthy Carnival' 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 'Elworthy Carnival'?
Division after flowering or in autumn.
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