About
A clump-forming to spreading semi-evergreen herbacious perennial with ovate green leaves marked with white or silvery spots. One of the first lungworts to flower, with deep pink to red blooms appearing from mid to late winter.
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, Acid, Alkaline
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