About
This clump-forming to spreading herbacious perennial, bearing bluish flowers from late winter to late spring. Considered one of the best pulmonarias for its foliage, the mid-green leaves are variegated and hairy to touch.
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, Sand, Clay, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toEurope
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