PULMONARIA officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'
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PULMONARIA officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'
Commonly known as Lungwort
Pure white
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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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. -
EvergreenOvate, bristly, silver-spotted, bright mid-green leaves 20-25cm (8-10in) long, heart-shaped at the bases
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White
From pink buds. -
BorderSuitable for a damp, shady border
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Fully hardy
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialOpen clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Produces funnel-shaped flowers 5-10mm (¼-½in) across with five spreading lobes
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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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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full shade
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Partial shade
Will tolerate full sun. -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
45cm (18in)
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