About
Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain' is a cultivar of Pulmonaria in the family Boraginaceae, valued for its spring display. It produces flowers from March to May. The plant grows as a perennial that forms low clumps from a slowly creeping base. Leaves arise in rosettes that persist through the season.
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 'Trevi Fountain' belongs to the genus Pulmonaria within the Boraginaceae family and is a spring-flowering perennial. Members of this genus form clumps from a slowly creeping rhizome and carry foliage in basal rosettes; flowering follows as erect stems rise above the leaves. This cultivar reliably produces blooms between March and May, making it a useful element for early-season interest. Site it where a clump-forming, low-growing plant can be appreciated; the species’ tendency to spread slowly means it will fill a pocket of ground over a few seasons without sudden takeover. Planting in groups enhances the spring floral display and helps define edges in a mixed border or understorey. Maintain an even, not waterlogged, soil condition and clear away damaged leaves after flowering to encourage fresh growth from the rosette. Because flowers appear early, watch for late frosts that can affect open blooms; flowering in March to May gives a clear window for observing and recording performance in the garden. Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain' rewards a simple routine of seasonal tidy-up after bloom and room to establish its creeping base.
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More in the Pulmonaria genus
- Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Opal'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria angustifolianarrow-leaved lungwort
- Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Alba'White Lungwort
- Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Azurea'lungwort 'Azurea'
- Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Mawson's Variety' & 'Munstead Variety'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria longifolianarrow-leaved lungwort
- Pulmonaria mollisLungwort
