Product description
An excellent choice for bringing early-season interest to shady areas, Pulmonaria Sissinghurst White is a hardy perennial also known as Lungwort. Clusters of pure white, funnel-shaped flowers appear in spring, opening from pink buds above the foliage and providing a fresh contrast against the fresh green leaves. The foliage is heavily marked with silvery-white spots, giving the plant plenty of interest beyond the flowering period and helping it stand out in darker areas of the garden. The early flowers are also a useful source of nectar for bees, making this an attractive and wildlife-friendly addition to spring planting.
Lungwort is well suited to shady borders, woodland-style planting, and areas beneath trees and shrubs where many flowering plants can struggle to thrive. It prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil and will establish readily in a suitable position, returning each year as a reliable perennial. Plant it alongside other shade-loving plants to create a natural-looking display, or use it to add seasonal colour and attractive foliage to areas that receive little direct sunlight. Once established, it requires relatively little attention, making it a useful choice for adding long-lasting interest to shaded parts of the garden.
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.
