Pulmonaria rubra 'Ann' typically starts flowering in late March or early April.
lungwort
Pulmonaria rubra 'Ann'
Lungwort (Pulmonaria rubra 'Ann') is a beautiful evergreen perennial with delicate red flowers that bloom in the spring. This low-growing plant is easy to care for as it prefers shady, moist locations and can even tolerate dry soil. The foliage is silver-green with darker spots and the flowers are clustered tightly at the top of stems that reach up to about 6 inches. It's a great low-maintenance addition to any garden and its English name refers to its traditional medicinal properties for treating pulmonary diseases. Lungwort is sure to add vibrant color and texture to any flower bed.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Red with white margins Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,purple
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
watering
Water lungwort plants twice a week in spring and autumn, when there is no rain. Increase this to 3 times a week during the hottest part of the summer when the plants are actively growing. Water deeply, so that the soil is thoroughly saturated, and then allow the plants to dry out a bit before watering again. In winter, only water the plants when the soil is completely dry and then give them just enough to moisten the soil.
sunlight
Lungwort (Pulmonaria rubra 'Ann') does best in partial shade, which is approximately 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. To achieve this, the plant should be placed where it will get morning sun and shade in the afternoon. It may be best to have the plant in an area with dappled shade, where the light is filtered and not direct. In an area with full sun the plant could be burned or scorched. This species also prefers cooler temperatures and has been known to flower better when lightly shaded.
pruning
Lungwort (Pulmonaria rubra 'Ann') is best pruned in late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins. Prune out any dead or damaged stems, cutting each stem back to the base. Remove any unruly stems or any that interfere with other desired shapes. If plants become crowded, thin out or divide them every 2-3 years to open up the center of the plant and promote new growth.
Season
Fall
Winter
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Starts Flowering
