Pulmonaria off. 'Sissinghurst White - P11

Description
The Common lungwort 'Sissinghurst White' (Pulmonaria officinalis) is an upright, clump-forming perennial with decorative, lanceolate, green-white leaves. From April to May, it bears white, funnel-shaped flowers arranged in clusters. In a semi-shady location with calcareous, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Common lungwort 'Sissinghurst White' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pulmonaria saccharata 'Sissinghurst White'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Common lungwort 'Sissinghurst White's are green-white, lanceolate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common lungwort 'Sissinghurst White' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White' forms funnel-shaped, white flowers arranged in racemes from April.

Use
Medicinal, bee pasture, woodland edge, natural garden, shade