lungwort
Pulmonaria 'Lewis Palmer'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Blue-purple aging to pink Flowers
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green,white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Lungwort requires regular watering, but not too much. Provide a thorough watering when the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry, allowing the soil to become evenly moist. In the summer months, water the plant about twice a week. Reduce watering frequency to once every 2 weeks in the colder months. When the weather is particularly hot or dry, check the soil daily to make sure it's not drying out. Over-watering can cause the leaves to yellow and root rot.
sunlight
Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Lewis Palmer') is best grown in partial shade, preferably where it will receive morning sunlight and afternoon shade. Depending on the location, it may do well in full shade or under trees with filtered light. Ideally, the plant should receive 4-5 hours of daily sunlight or a couple of hours of direct midday sunlight. During the hot summer months, it is best to shield the foliage from the afternoon sun to avoid destroying delicate leaf tissue.
pruning
Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Lewis Palmer') should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring (February to March). Pruning should involve removing spent flowers and dead wood to promote new growth and improve the plant's shape. This species should be pruned to about 6 inches (15 cm) above soil level, which will encourage more buds to form low on the plant. Lungwort can be pruned lightly throughout the summer if needed, but should not be heavily pruned as this may reduce flowering the following year.
