Perennial Pretty in Pink Bethlehem Sage – PULMONARIA ‘Pretty in Pink’ PPAF. 14-16″ tall, 24-28″ spread, part-full shade, late spring bloom. Large, bright rose pink flowers stay consistently pink and are produced in large flower clusters over a low and wide habit. Dark green leaves are lightly to moderately speckled with silver, so you can enjoy the interesting foliage after it has finished blooming. This plant will thrive as long as you provide moisture. Attracts hummingbirds & is bee friendly. Deer & rabbit resistant. Zones 3-9. Potted in 3″ pot.
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.
Pulmonarias spread slowly by creeping rhizomes, forming a nice patch of foliage.
Garden Style:
Patio Container, Eclectic, Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Edging, Mass Planting
