About
A compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial bearing ovate, silvery-grey leaves with dark green margins and, in mid-spring, clusters of bell-shaped, pink flowers turning pale blue with age.
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, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Matforming
FoliageSemi 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 soils in partial shade.
PruningOld, faded foliage can be trimmed if required.
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails when foliage first emerges
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions