Product description
Pulmonaria Shrimps on the Barbie produces clusters of rich pink flowers in spring, set above long green leaves heavily marked with silver-white. The vivid flowers stand out beautifully against the patterned foliage, while the compact, spreading growth makes it easy to use at the front of a border, beneath shrubs, or in a container. Also known as Lungwort, it remains interesting well after flowering thanks to its semi-evergreen foliage, which stays attractive much later into the year.
The silver-marked leaves provide a useful contrast among darker green planting and can help brighten a planting scheme where there is less natural light. Lungwort prefers partial or dappled shade and fertile soil that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged, and the early flowers are a welcome source of food for bees emerging in spring. Once established, it is a dependable perennial that returns each year, making it an easy way to add colour and foliage interest to the garden from the start of the growing season.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Once the spring flowers have finished, cut the old flower stems and tired foliage right back to the base. Pulmonaria responds by producing a fresh flush of leaves, which can look considerably better through summer than leaving the older foliage in place.
How to Water
Keep Lungwort consistently watered while it establishes, particularly through warm or dry periods. Once settled, water whenever the soil begins to dry, taking care to maintain moisture around the roots without allowing the ground to become waterlogged.
How to Plant
Choose a partially shaded spot where the soil is fertile and holds moisture without becoming waterlogged. Loosen the ground well before planting, settle Pulmonaria at the same depth as it was growing in its pot, then firm the soil around the roots and water thoroughly.
