PULMONARIA officinalis 'Rubra'

Commonly known as Lungwort

Red flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
  • Red
  • Height
    40cm (16in)
  • Spread
    90cm (36in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Loosely clump-forming rhizomatous, leafy perennial with elliptic, almost diamond-shaped, velvety, unspotted, matt, bright green leaves to 60cm (24in) long. Produces funnel-shaped flowers, 5-10mm (¼-½in) across with five spreading lobes over a long period
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
    Will tolerate full sun.

PULMONARIA officinalis 'Rubra'

 
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Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - bees. Can flower from late winter. Remove old leaves after flowering to allow 'summer' leaves to develop
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails, powdery mildew in dry conditions.
    Place of origin
    Europe.
  • 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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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Pulmonaria - Growing Guide
40cm (16in)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  90cm (36in)
  

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.
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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™.
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