'Shrimp on the Barbie' Lungwort (Pulmonaria)
Perennial
- Shrimp pink flowers top silver polka-dotted foliage in spring.
- A great choice as a ground cover in shady gardens.
- Deer-resistant flowers & low maintenance.
- Zones 4-9, Shade to part-sun, 10" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
Zone: 4-9
Sun exposure: Shade (< 4 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 10″ x 12-24″
Flower color: Pink, Coral
Foliage color: Green with silver spots
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, ground cover, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, container gardening, cottage gardening, massing, ornamental, specimen, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Shade (< 4 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun). Foliage may scorch if grown in too much sun. Although plants tolerate light morning sun, they need afternoon shade.
Water: Average. Don’t allow the soils to dry out.
Spacing: 18 – 24 inches
Fertilizing: Fertilizing is not required unless the soil is lacking nutrients. If needed, spread compost manure as soon as flowering is complete.
Winterizing: Allow the plant to die back in the winter and trim the dead foliage in spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Try to keep these plants in an open, airy position with no night time or overhead watering to minimize mildew risk. Remove flower stems immediately after bloom. Plants can be cut back hard immediately after blooming to rejuvenate the leaves, which will then remain attractive all season. Foliage is evergreen in mild climates.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
