Overview
Pulmonaria 'Regal Ruffles' is a clump forming, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Pulmonaria, part of the Boraginaceae family, with deciduous, semi-evergreen foliage. Pulmonaria 'Regal Ruffles' 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 'Regal Ruffles' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Pulmonaria genus, known for its clump-forming, bushy habit. These plants grow from rhizomes and typically produce clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in late winter or early spring, followed by distinctive patterned leaves in summer. 'Regal Ruffles' is deciduous to semi-evergreen and thrives in partial shade with sheltered exposure, preferring moist but well-drained loam, clay, or chalk soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits cottage and informal gardens, wildlife areas, flower borders, and can be used as ground cover.
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, 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 'Regal Ruffles' 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 'Regal Ruffles'
- 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 'Regal Ruffles'?
Pulmonaria 'Regal Ruffles' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Pulmonaria 'Regal Ruffles' need?
Pulmonaria 'Regal Ruffles' 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 'Regal Ruffles' hardy in the UK?
Pulmonaria 'Regal Ruffles' 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 'Regal Ruffles'?
Division after flowering or in autumn.
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More in the Pulmonaria genus
- Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Opal'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria angustifolianarrow-leaved lungwort
- Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Alba'White Lungwort
- Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Azurea'lungwort 'Azurea'
- Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Mawson's Variety' & 'Munstead Variety'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria longifolianarrow-leaved lungwort
