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Lungwort

Pulmonaria officinalis

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Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)

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Bloom colours

rose, cobalt

What actually matters with this one

Flowers open pink and age blue on the same stem. Shear it to the ground in June to beat the mildew.

How to grow it

Light
shade
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-8
Height
30 cm
Flowers
March to April
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.