Pulmonaria Silver Bouquet (Lungwort)
Pulmonaria ‘Silver Bouquet’ (Lungwort) is a compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with profuse clusters of large, outfacing, coral to pink to violet flowers in spring. Equally beautiful is the silvery foliage of slender, pointed leaves, which remains attractive throughout the entire growing season if cut back after blooming. Resistant to powdery mildew, tolerant of heat and humidity, this pretty Lungwort is evergreen in mild winter areas and is an excellent choice for shady gardens, even in the South.
Pulmonaria 'Silver Bouquet' (Lungwort) is a compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with profuse clusters of large, outfacing, coral to pink to violet flowers in spring. Equally beautiful is the silvery foliage of slender, pointed leaves, which remains attractive throughout the entire growing season if cut back after blooming. Resistant to powdery mildew, tolerant of heat and humidity, this pretty Lungwort is evergreen in mild winter areas and is an excellent choice for shady gardens, even in the South.
- Grows up to 10 in. tall (25 cm) and 20 in. wide (50 cm). Plants spread slowly by creeping roots.
- Resilient to most pests, deer resistant and is easy to care for.
- A part shade or full shade lover, it thrives in organically rich, moist and well-drained soils. Dry soils to be avoided! A cool site in partial shade or shade is preferred.
- A remarkably low-maintenance plant, this excellent performer may be massed as a ground cover. Perfect for shaded beds and borders, banks and slopes, rock gardens or as an edging plant for shady paths.
- Propagate by division after flowering or in fall
- Remove flower stems immediately after bloom.
- Cut back after flowering.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 5 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Pulmonaria – Lungworts |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 7" – 10" (17cm – 25cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 20″ (50cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |