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Pulmonaria Opal ('Ocupol')
lungwort
A wonderful, low-growing plant that can be used to add colour to the woodland floor, or the front of a shadier border....
9cm pot
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Plant description
A wonderful, low-growing plant that can be used to add colour to the woodland floor, or the front of a shadier border. The long-lasting opalescent flowers open from pink buds in spring, and are shown off beautifully against the backdrop of silver-spotted, semi-evergreen foliage. This combination makes it ideal for subtly lighting up shady spots, where it can be planted with spring flowering bulbs, or shade-loving ferns and hostas. Also, as this is a compact variety, it will make a super addition to shady patio pots.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Pulmonaria Opal ('Ocupol'):
Lift and divide large clumps every three to five years, either immediately after flowering or in autumn. Cut back plants affected by mildew to the ground and make sure they are well fed and watered - the plant will soon regenerate and produce new leaves later in the year.
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.
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