About
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Rosea' is a lungwort producing the characteristic hairy, attractively spotted foliage of the species and clusters of soft-pink funnel-shaped flowers in late winter and spring. A rewarding and ornamental ground-cover for a shaded, moist border.
About the genus
Pulmonaria, the lungworts, are herbaceous or semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennials with hairy, often attractively spotted or marbled leaves and terminal clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that open pink and turn blue or violet in late winter and early spring. Excellent ground-cover plants for shaded, moist borders.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.