A brilliant plant for a shady spot with attractive mottled leaves. The pink flowers, produced from March to May, are popular with pollinators especially if they catch the sun for part of the day.
Grows to 40cm high and 40cm across in a moist but well-drained soil and partial to full shade.
Lungwort / Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink Dawn'
Position: Flower border
Flowering months: May_/ Jun
Light: Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade / Full Shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Dies back (deciduous)
Fully hardened off plants are supplied in 20oz pots in spring.
All plants are delivered by bicycle within Bristol within five working days (unless otherwise stated). The standard delivery charge is £5 per order, or £2.50 for addresses in BS7. Free delivery for orders over £30.