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PULMONARIA officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'

Commonly known as Lungwort

  • Evergreen
    Ovate, bristly, silver-spotted, bright mid-green leaves 20-25cm (8-10in) long, heart-shaped at the bases
  • White
    From pink buds.
  • Height
    30cm (12in)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Open clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces funnel-shaped flowers 5-10mm (¼-½in) across with five spreading lobes
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
    Will tolerate full sun.

PULMONARIA officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - bees. Remove old leaves after flowering to allow 'summer' leaves to develop
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails, powdery mildew in dry conditions.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a damp, shady border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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30cm (12in)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  45cm (18in)
 

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