Opal

Pulmonaria | Lungwort - Opal

£5.50

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Discover the enchanting Pulmonaria 'Opal', an easy-to-grow perennial that brings early spring charm with delicate lilac blooms from March through May, perfectly suited for cottage gardens and borders. This hardy, low-maintenance clump-former thrives in dappled shade across most soil types and aspects, reaching a compact 25cm in height with a 40cm spread, making it an ideal front-of-border specimen. At just £6 with 10% going to organic causes, this resilient plant delivers season-long interest and classic garden appeal with minimal fuss.

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

LifecyclePerennial
HabitBushy
Foliage typeSemi Evergreen

Suitability: Borders, Coastal gardens, Cottage gardens, Ground cover, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Banks and slopes
Position: Border | Front, Ground Cover
Light: Full shade, Partial shade
Soil moisture: Free draining, Moist
Soil acidity: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam
Hardiness: H6 [-20 to -15ºC] Hardy | Very cold winter
Time to maturity: 2–5 Years
Exposure: Sheltered
Mature height: 0.1–0.5 m
Mature spread: 0.1–0.5 m
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: Blue, Lilac
Growing skill: Easy
Genus: Pulmonaria | Lungwort
Aspect: North, East, West

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In leaf

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Growing conditions+

Position: Full shade, Partial shade. Soil: Moist but well-drained.

Winter hardiness+

RHS rating: H6 (UK growing conditions). See the source profile for cultivation advice.

Plant information sources+

Growing details checked against the sources below. Ultimate size depends on growing conditions.

RHS · Pulmonaria rubra 'Opal'

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