Overview
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' is a herbaceous perennial in the genus Pulmonaria, part of the Boraginaceae family. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to France and Italy.
About
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' is a herbaceous perennial in the borage family that flowers in spring, from March to May. It grows to about 0.3 m tall and suits a range of soils from sandy to clay, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. It tolerates sites from full sun to full shade and is fully hardy (H7). The cultivar originates from France and Italy.
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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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In the garden
A compact herbaceous perennial, Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' comes from France and Italy and produces its main display in early spring, between March and May. Height is modest at around 0.3 m, so it fits into lower layers of the border and mixed planting where spring flowering is required. It belongs to the Boraginaceae and shares the family’s early-season habit of showing flowers before many larger perennials break growth. Site choice should reflect its preference for moisture-retentive yet well-drained ground. It will tolerate sandy, loamy or clay soils provided they remain neither waterlogged nor bone-dry; aim for a reliably moist root run. The plant accepts a wide light range — full sun to full shade — so it can be used in exposed positions or deeper shade, though flower display and leaf vigour will depend on local moisture and light balance. Fully hardy to H7 (USDA 4–8), it withstands UK winter conditions without winter protection. Use 'Margery Fish' at the front of borders, in shady beds beneath deciduous shrubs, or as a low companion under taller perennials where spring flowers are needed early in the season. Flowers appear from March to May, concentrating the cultivar’s seasonal interest in the early garden year.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pulmonaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Native to
- France, Italy
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish'?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' prefers full sun and full shade.
What soil does Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' need?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' grow?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' reaches a height of 0.3 m.
Is Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' hardy in the UK?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Margery Fish' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
More in the Pulmonaria genus
- Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Opal'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Diane Clare'Lungwort