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Hybrid "High contrast"

Pulmonaria 'High Contrast'

Hybrid "High contrast"

In growth

JFMAMJJASOND

In bloom

JFMAMJJASOND

Planting Guide

Spacing18 in
Planting depthCrown at soil level
Chilling hours800+
Life expectancy5-10 years
Growth rateModerate
Planted2022
BedTo Be Sorted

Growing Conditions

SunPartial Shade
WaterAverage
Soil typeRich, moist, well-draining
Soil pH6.0-7.5
Zones4-9
Native statusCultivar

Appearance

TypePerennial
LeafLanceolate (Long tapering tip)
Foliage colourGreen with silver spots
BloomPink maturing to blue
FruitNutlet
EvergreenDeciduous

Root System

SystemFibrous/Adventitious Systems
MorphologyFine Roots (< 2 mm)
FunctionMixed Orders
PropagationDivision

Wildlife & Safety

AttractsBees, Hummingbirds
DeerBoth
ToxicityNon-toxic
EdibilityInedible

Where it came from

GrowerTerra Nova
Bought atKulak's Nursery

Care

Keep moist, do not let dry out.

Maintenance

Cut back foliage after blooming if it looks ragged.

Cleanup

Clean up dead leaves in late fall or spring.

Notes

Excellent shade groundcover with striking foliage.