'Spot On' is a new Pulmonaria for Proven Winners, and the first pulmonaria in its lineup. Pulmonaria are the perfect choice to signal the end of winter with cheerful flowers appearing in late spring. The flowers of 'Spot On' open a unique deep salmon pink that matures to a rich blue color. Silver speckling dusts the green leaves. This is one of the first Pulmonaria to have near-orange flower buds. Use the speckled foliage as an accent for other shade plants after its bloom season.
- Height: 35-41 cm (14-16 in)
- Spread: 46 - 51 cm (18 - 20 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-9
- Sun or Shade: part to full shade
- Bloom Time: early spring
- Leaf Colour: green with silver grey spots
- Bloom Colour: pink
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
- Nature Attraction: bees
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Pulmonarias do best in a highly organic, moisture retentive soil. Dry conditions can lead to powdery mildew and leaf scorch. Clean up in the spring by removing old or damaged foliage from the previous year. Some of the older cultivars can open up in the center and thus it becomes necessary to prune them down to ground level for a new fresh flush of foliage. If plants decline or are affected by powdery mildew, prune them back to ground level as well. They will quickly produce fresh new foliage. Pulmonarias spread slowly by creeping rhizomes, forming a nice patch of foliage
Specials
New for 2022 from Proven Winners