Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' - spring flowers

Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

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(Lungwort) An excellent ground cover perennial with masses of violet-blue flowers in Spring which stand out well against the dark green leaves.

Very attractive as part of a border underneath larger plants.

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An excellent ground cover perennial Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' has masses of violet-blue flowers in Spring which stand out well against the dark green leaves. Very attractive as part of a border underneath larger plants.

Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' is ideal for a position in partial shade in most soils but this does not usually do well in very wet or waterlogged areas.

Position: Sun, Light, dappled or partial shade.
Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: March - May
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' is a clump forming perennial.
- Height: 30 cm (1 ft)
- Spread: 45 cm (1 1/2 ft)

Notes: If planting Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' in small groups, leave a space of 30 cm between plants.

How Much Sun: Shade, Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Ground Cover, Herbaceous - Small (less than 0.6m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Flowers in Spring, Suitable for Containers

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