red lungwort
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P. rubra is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 40cm, with light green, unspotted leaves and short leafy stems bearing clusters of coral-red flowers from late winter to spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- red lungwort (Pulmonaria rubra)
- Genus
- Pulmonaria
- Family
- Boraginaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of red lungwort
Distribution map
Southeastern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of red lungwort
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red lungwort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove old leaves after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division after flowering or in autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, fertile, moist but not waterlogged soil in full or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to powdery mildews in dry conditions
Pests
Generally pest-free
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