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PULMONARIA
Commonly known as Jerusalem cowslip, Lungwort
Genus of about 14 species of deciduous or evergreen perennials with slowly spreading rhizomes. hailing from Europe and Asia.
Native forms are represented by longifolia, obscura and officinalis.
Their wildlife value is considerable as the early flowers, appearing amongst the remnants of previous season's leaves provide nectar for early-foraging bees.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant. Among the first perennials to bloom - insects, particulary bees. Remove leaves after flowering to allow attractive summer leaves to develop.
Place of originEurope, Asia -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Pulmonaria - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of PULMONARIA
PULMONARIA 'Blue Ensign'
Lungwort
dark green leaves and pretty violet blue flowers in spring
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
PULMONARIA officinalis 'Rubra'
Lungwort
red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
PULMONARIA officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'
Lungwort
pure white
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
PULMONARIA 'Opal'
Lungwort
blotched leaves and clear, pale blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
PULMONARIA 'Raspberry Splash'
Lungwort
green leaves dotted with silver. Flowers of red, mauve and purple
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
