Victorian Brooch

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    Pulmonaria 'Victorian Brooch'

    £5.50

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    Discover the charming Pulmonaria 'Victorian Brooch,' an easy-to-grow perennial perfect for shaded borders and cottage gardens. This hardy clump-former delights with vibrant blue and purple flowers from March to May, complemented by attractive green foliage throughout the growing season. Thriving in full to partial shade and hardy down to -20°C, it's an ideal low-maintenance choice for challenging spots in your garden.

    A CLOSER LOOK

    Plant details.

    • LifecyclePerennial
    • HabitClump-forming
    • Foliage typeSemi Evergreen
    Suitability
    Borders, Cottage gardens, Ground cover, Wildlife gardens, Underplanting roses and shrubs, 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
    Exposed, Sheltered
    Mature height
    0.1–0.5 m
    Mature spread
    0.1–0.5 m
    Foliage colour
    Green
    Flower colour
    Blue, Purple
    Growing skill
    Easy
    Genus
    Pulmonaria | Lungwort
    Aspect
    North, East

    Through the seasons

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    Flowering

    Mar–May

    In leaf

    Mar–Sep

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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.

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