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Pulmonaria 'Shrimps on the Barbie'
lungwort
A real mood-lifter for shaded corners, this clump-forming perennial brings colour and texture just when the garden needs it most....
9cm pot
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Plant description
A real mood-lifter for shaded corners, this clump-forming perennial brings colour and texture just when the garden needs it most. In early spring, generous clusters of rich coral to shrimp-pink flowers rise above the foliage, creating a cheerful display from March onwards.
The long, lance-shaped leaves are boldly splashed with silver and remain attractive for much of the year, especially if cut back after flowering to encourage fresh, healthy growth. The plant forms a neat, compact mound that looks smart throughout spring.
Pulmonaria ‘Shrimps on the Barbie’ is ideal for the front of shady borders, under shrubs, or as reliable ground cover in woodland-style planting. It thrives in moist, humus-rich soil, copes well with partial shade, and is a valuable early nectar source for bees.
The long, lance-shaped leaves are boldly splashed with silver and remain attractive for much of the year, especially if cut back after flowering to encourage fresh, healthy growth. The plant forms a neat, compact mound that looks smart throughout spring.
Pulmonaria ‘Shrimps on the Barbie’ is ideal for the front of shady borders, under shrubs, or as reliable ground cover in woodland-style planting. It thrives in moist, humus-rich soil, copes well with partial shade, and is a valuable early nectar source for bees.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Pulmonaria Shrimps on the Barbie:
Plant Pulmonaria in moist, humus-rich soil in partial to full shade, setting the rootball level with the soil surface and watering well to settle it in. Keep the soil consistently damp through the growing season, especially in dry spells, and add a mulch of compost in spring to help the plant hold moisture and stay vigorous.
After flowering, tidy the plant by removing tired leaves to encourage a flush of fresh growth, and lift and divide congested clumps every three to five years to keep them healthy. If mildew appears, cut affected foliage right back to the base, then water and feed; new leaves will grow cleanly later in the season.
After flowering, tidy the plant by removing tired leaves to encourage a flush of fresh growth, and lift and divide congested clumps every three to five years to keep them healthy. If mildew appears, cut affected foliage right back to the base, then water and feed; new leaves will grow cleanly later in the season.
Please note:
This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
