About
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with heart-shaped, white-spotted, mid-green leaves and clusters of funnel-shaped, pink-flushed, blue flowers in early to mid-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, Chalk, Sand
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
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
CultivationFor best results grow in moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade.
PruningRemove any old faded leaves after flowering if required.
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails early in the season.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free