Pulmonaria

Pulmonaria - Lungwort

Pulmonaria is kept because of its early flowering in spring but also because of its foliage colour and markings. The flowers of most varieties change colour, from pink to violet blue. There are also varieties with white, red or blue flowers. Pulmonaria's foliage can be plain green, speckled ore totally grey. Pulmonaria will grow in any fertile soil as long as moist enough without getting too wet. Plant Pulmonaria in the half shade as they do not like direct sun light. After flowering Pulmonaria can suffer from mildew, which can be caused because the soil is too dry. Cut the plant back quite drastically, add some fertilizer and water well. The plants will soon form fresh foliage again. Good neighbour plants for Pulmonaria are Helleborus, Hosta, Polygonatum and Dicentra.