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PULMONARIA officinalis 'Rubra'
Commonly known as Lungwort
Red flowers
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Evergreen
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Red -
Height40cm (16in) -
Spread90cm (36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialLoosely 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
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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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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Partial shadeWill tolerate full sun.
PULMONARIA officinalis 'Rubra'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bees. Can flower from late winter. Remove old leaves after flowering to allow 'summer' leaves to develop
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, powdery mildew in dry conditions.
Place of originEurope. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Pulmonaria - Growing Guide
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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
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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
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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.
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