About
A clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial with faintly spotted pale green leaves and coral-red flowers from late winter to spring. Height 30cm.
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
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, fertile, moist but not waterlogged soil in full or partial shade.
PruningRemove old leaves after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division after flowering or in autumn
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails may damage new growth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions