Pulmonaria 'Shrimps on the Barbie' - P11

Description
The Lungwort 'Shrimps On The Barbie' (Pulmonaria) is a broad perennial that produces dark pink flowers from April to May. Its leaves are dark green, dotted. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 35 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Lungwort 'Shrimps On The Barbie' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Lungwort 'Shrimps On The Barbie's are dark green, dotted.

Frost hardiness
The Lungwort 'Shrimps On The Barbie' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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.

Flower
Pulmonaria 'Shrimps On The Barbie' forms dark pink-red flowers from April.

Use
Tubs, bee pasture, undergrowth, natural garden, shade