Lungwort

Pulmonaria angustifolia Munstead Blue

This piercing blue cowslip bears clusters of rich-blue, funnel-shaped flowers from early to late spring and mid- to dark green leaves. Named after the woodland garden at Munstead Wood created by Edwardian plantswoman Gertrude Jeykll, it is a particularly lovely groundcover plant for moist, shady areas.

• Position: partial shade
• Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: March to May
• Flower colour: rich blue
• Other features: dark green leaves
• Hardiness: fully hardy

• Garden care: Lift and divide large clumps every three to five years after flowering or in autumn. Cut back plants affected by mildew to the ground, water and feed - the plant will regenerate and produce new leaves later in the year