Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)
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❤️ Why you'll love it
An early-flowering woodland perennial with distinctively spotted leaves and flowers that open pink and fade to blue, providing a vital nectar source for emerging bees in late winter. Thrives in the cool shade beneath trees and shrubs.
🌿 Details
How to look after Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) in the UK
Position & Light:
Grow in partial or full shade. This early-flowering woodland perennial has distinctive silver-spotted leaves and pink flowers that turn blue as they age, from late winter to spring, providing early nectar for bees. It suits shady borders, woodland gardens, under trees and shrubs and as ground cover.
Soil & Watering:
Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Lungwort tolerates most soils, including clay, but dislikes drying out in summer. Water regularly in dry spells, particularly in the first year. Mulch with leaf mould or compost to retain moisture.
Feeding:
Lungwort needs little feeding. A mulch of leaf mould or well-rotted compost in spring is usually enough.
Pruning & Maintenance:
After flowering, cut back old, tatty foliage close to the ground to encourage a fresh flush of new, clean, attractive leaves. Water well after cutting. Divide clumps after flowering or in autumn every three to four years to maintain vigour and to make new plants. Remove faded flower stems if you do not want self-seeding.
Common Problems:
- Powdery mildew: Common in dry soil and hot summers. Keep moist, cut back affected leaves and mulch.
- Leaf scorch: Caused by too much sun or dry soil. Provide shade and water.
- Slugs and snails: May nibble young leaves.
- Few flowers: Too much deep shade or overcrowding. Provide dappled light and divide clumps.
- Silver spots fading: Natural in some plants and in hot weather.
Supplied bare root, carefully packed with a moisture source to ensure freshness.
Plant height: approximately 10cm.
Please remember that most plants (except Evergreens) are dormant in Autumn/Winter so your order may have no leaves until Spring.
🪴 What Does Bare Root Mean?
Our plants have their full root systems but are carefully removed from the pot and soil before delivery.
The roots are wrapped in moist material and eco-friendly packaging to keep them fresh during transit.
It's less messy, reduces waste, and allows the plant to settle into your garden more easily once planted.
🌱 Sustainably Grown in Britain
Plants are sustainably grown and harvested at our nursery in the South West UK, without the use of pesticides or herbicides.
Packaged using biodegradable materials for an eco-conscious delivery.
📜 Certified & Compliant
We are APHA-authorized for Plant Passports: your assurance that our plants are healthy, pest-free, and meet UK plant health regulations.
🚚 Combined Postage & Fast Dispatch
No extra delivery charge when you buy multiple plants from us! Simply add all the plants you love to your basket and pay one flat delivery fee at checkout.
Shipped via UPS Express, so they are in transit for less than 24 hours: includes care cards tailored to each plant you order.
Orders are sent out at the beginning of each week to reduce time in transit,
see Delivery information.
📌 Planting Advice
Upon arrival, plant immediately in a cool, shaded spot (indoors or outdoors) and water thoroughly.
Once new growth appears, move to the final growing location.
💚 Our Guarantee
If your plant doesn't survive delivery*, just send us a photo and we'll send a replacement (or issue a refund).
No hassle, no worries.
* provided you accept the first delivery attempt