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    PULMONARIA
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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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    • 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.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, Asia
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Rabbit Resistant
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Pulmonaria - Growing Guide

    Varieties
    PULMONARIA 'Blue Ensign'
    Dark green leaves and pretty violet blue flowers in spring
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    PULMONARIA officinalis 'Rubra'
    Red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    PULMONARIA officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'
    Pure white
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    PULMONARIA 'Opal'
    Blotched leaves and clear, pale blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    PULMONARIA 'Raspberry Splash'
    Green leaves dotted with silver. Flowers of red, mauve and purple
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    PULMONARIA 'Stillingfleet Meg'
    Jerusalem Cowslip
    Lightly speckled dark green leaves, pink flowers fading to blue.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    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.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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