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Pulmonaria rubra (Lungwort)

£4.90
Aspect:
Full Shade
Aspect:
Light/Partial Shade
Soil Type:
Most Types
Colour:
Red
Pulmonaria rubra

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Plant Overview

One of the earliest Pulmonaria to flower. Coral-red flowers above unmarked green foliage, from late winter to spring.

Perfect for a dark, shady spot that doesn't get too dry.

A good source of early season food for bees and are very attractive to them, particularly the 'hairy footed flower bee', Anthophora plumipes.

From the Balkans early this century.

Height: 40cm

 

Pulmonaria:

Some names describe the former use as a cure for lung ailments, some the colour and shape of the flowers, some the spotting of the leaves and some the contrast of the pink/blue flowers. Used in cottage gardens for centuries and remains deservedly popular. They are not fussy about position, provided it is not too dry and there is some shade.

Common name(s): Red lungwort; Jerusalem Cowslip; Bethlehem Sage; Spotted Virgin; Soldiers and Sailors; Josephs and Marys

Image courtesy of The Hardy Plant Society.

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The majority of our plants are grown outdoors. This means that they follow their natural growth patterns and are ready to plant at any time of the year. If you order the plants in winter, they are likely to be dormant and died back to ground level, ready to shoot again in spring - just like the herbaceous perennials in your own garden. Very occasionally, in winter and early spring, we may indicate on the packing slip that a plant needs to be hardened off before planting out. This will be because it has just come out of a polytunnel. If you have any questions about our plants or growing methods, please feel free to drop us an email.
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