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| Pulmonaria | Common name; Lungwort |
These low growing perennials are suitable for a rock garden, or for ground cover in shade.
The green narrow leaves are sometimes white spotted, and the flowers open pink then change to sky blue, appearing in March/April.
Week 17; Sow seed in trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 10°- 12°C (50°- 54°F)
n.b seed may not come true to form!
Divide established plants and replant immediately
Week 40; Plant out in a shady position anytime from until March, in any ordinary garden soil.
Keep the roots moist in the growing season by mulching with peat and/or regular watering.
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