Pulmonaria 'Spilled Milk' typically starts flowering in late March or early April.
Bethlehem sage
Pulmonaria 'Spilled Milk'
Bethlehem sage (Pulmonaria 'Spilled Milk') is an attractive perennial with long-lasting, speckled foliage. It makes a great addition to the summer shaded garden, forming a neat, dense clump with heart-shaped leaves. In the spring, clusters of white flowers with eye-catching pinkish-purple edges appear, followed by distinctive, white spotted, greenish-grey foliage. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season and into winter. It also tolerates cold, wet conditions and is generally disease-free. Best in partial shade and moist soil, this compact, easy to grow Pulmonaria makes a great choice for the shade garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green,white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bethlehem sage should be watered deeply 1-2 times a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Avoid overwatering, as the roots could rot in soggy soil. During cold weather, water the plant very sparingly (only when the soil has completely dried out). Water should be applied slowly and evenly to the root zone of the plant to ensure the best absorption.
sunlight
Bethlehem sage (Pulmonaria 'Spilled Milk') should be grown in an area with full sun to light shade. It will do best in soil that is moist but well-draining and does not tolerate very heavy clay soils. During the growing season, this plant should receive at least 4 or 5 hours of direct sunlight per day and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist. During hot and dry days, the plant may need extra water. In the winter, the plant will not need as much sunlight and can do well with only 2 to 3 hours of direct sunlight a day.
pruning
Pruning of Bethlehem sage (Pulmonaria 'Spilled Milk') should be done annually in early spring before the plant begins to actively grow. Cut out any dead or damaged stems and lightly trim back to encourage a more compact and bushier shape. Cut back flowering shoots to the next set of blooms and remove spent flowers to help extend the blooming period. Doing only slight pruning helps keep the plant vigorous and healthy.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering
