Pulmonaria
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Pulmonaria, commonly known as Lungwort, is a charming and shade-loving perennial prized for its unique foliage and delicate, long-lasting blooms. Known for its spotted or silver-splashed leaves and clusters of flowers that often change colour as they age (typically from pink to blue), Pulmonaria spp. adds year-round interest to any shaded or semi-shaded garden area.

Growing in tidy clumps, Pulmonaria reaches around 30–40 cm in height and spreads about 40–60 cm wide, making it ideal for garden borders, underplanting trees, shady garden beds, and cottage-style landscapes. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and appreciates a cool root run.

A standout plant for cooler or shaded spots, Lungwort is low-maintenance, deer-resistant, and great for attracting early-season pollinators like bees.


Growing Requirements

  • Light: Part shade to full shade

  • Soil: Moist, well-draining, humus-rich soil

  • Water: Keep consistently moist but not soggy

  • Maintenance: Easy to care for – remove spent flowers and old leaves for a tidy look


Unique Features

  • Spotted or silver-mottled foliage

  • Bi-colour or changing flowers (pink to blue/purple)

  • Early spring flowering

  • Excellent shade performer


Best Uses

  • Shady borders or underplantings

  • Woodland and cottage gardens

  • Containers for shaded patios

  • Ground cover beneath trees or shrubs

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Plant in well-drained, humus-rich soil,

Water regularly, especially in dry weather,

Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh foliage,

Mulch annually to retain soil moisture

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Drought tolerance: Low

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: Medium

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally disease-resistant but can suffer from powdery mildew if too dry

Mature height: 35 cm

Mature width: 50 cm

Suitable for shaping: No

Colour: Green with silver or white spotting/mottling

Variegation: Yes

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Pink, blue, purple (often colour-changing)

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Late winter to early spring

Fruit: No

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