Pulmonaria Raspberry Splash
£12.00
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notes
Lungwort provides decorative ground cover in the shade and as a result is lovely for underplanting shrubs and roses. This variety, Pulmonaria Raspberry Splash produces funnel-shaped flowers in rich pink which mature to blue, the two colours often on the same stalk together. The narrow pointed, hairy leaves are covered with attractive silver spots.
Dimensions
- Pot size: approx. 2L
- Height and Spread: 40-50cm (1ft 4in- 1ft 8in) x 30-40cm (1ft-1ft 4in
Features
notes
Lungwort provides decorative ground cover in the shade and as a result is lovely for underplanting shrubs and roses. This variety, Pulmonaria Raspberry Splash produces funnel-shaped flowers in rich pink which mature to blue, the two colours often on the same stalk together. The narrow pointed, hairy leaves are covered with attractive silver spots.
Insights
Pulmonaria is native to most of Europe except Britain, where it was introduced in the late 16th century. Pulmonaria officinalis was used as a treatment for chest conditions, explaining its names (the latin word for lung is pulmonis). In the North of England it was called Soldiers and Sailors, as the red and blue flowers on the same stalk recalled their uniforms.
Details
The pretty flowers will bloom from late spring throughout the summer
Planting
- Moist, humus rich, well drained soil
- Full shade, partial shade
- All aspects
- Hardy
- Container
Care
Some of the foliage will die back in the autumn to emerge in the spring. Remove any dead leaves after flowering. Prevent from drying out, this variety is good for mildew resistance, common in Pulmonaria, but if it becomes too dry and suffers, cut back affected foliage and feed, it will bounce back.
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