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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.
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - perennials
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Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant. Among the first perennials to bloom - insects, particulary bees. Remove leaves after flowering to allow attractive summer leaves to develop. -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails, powdery mildew in dry conditions. -
Place of origin - Europe, Asia -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Pulmonaria - Growing Guide
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PULMONARIA 'Blue Ensign' >
Commonly known as: Lungwort.
Dark green leaves and pretty violet blue flowers in spring
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
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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
