Overview
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn' is a herbaceous perennial in the genus Pulmonaria, part of the Boraginaceae family. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn' 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 'Pink Dawn' is an herbaceous perennial notable for early spring pink flowers set above white-spotted foliage. It grows to about 0.3 m tall and blooms from March to May. The plant tolerates a wide range of light from full sun to full shade and prefers moist but well-drained soils. Its hardiness rating is H7, meaning it is fully hardy in UK gardens.
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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
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn' originates from France and Italy and belongs to the Boraginaceae family. As an herbaceous perennial it produces a compact mound of basal leaves topped by spring flowers; flowering runs from March to May in the UK. The cultivar is named for its pink-toned blooms that appear in early spring above the foliage. It performs in a broad range of soils — sandy, loamy or clay — provided they remain moist yet drain freely. The species tolerates positions from full sun to full shade, though in hotter, exposed sites some afternoon shade will reduce stress. The plant carries a UK hardiness rating of H7 (fully hardy) and corresponds to USDA zones 4–8, so it will withstand typical winter conditions across Britain. Use Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn' at the front of shaded borders, beneath deciduous shrubs or in woodland-style schemes where spring colour is needed before trees leaf out. The combination of pink March–May flowers and white-spotted leaves makes it especially useful for early-season ground cover and seasonal contrast in cooler, moisture-retentive sites.
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 'Pink Dawn' 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 'Pink Dawn'?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn' prefers full sun and full shade.
What soil does Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn' need?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn' 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 'Pink Dawn' grow?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn' reaches a height of 0.3 m.
Is Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn' hardy in the UK?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn' 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