Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’ | Raspberry Splash Lungwort
DESCRIPTION
Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' is a charming herbaceous perennial known for its striking foliage and early spring flowers, making it an excellent plant for shaded or woodland gardens. Its deep green leaves are heavily speckled with silver, creating a stunning contrast that adds interest even when not in bloom. In early to mid-spring, it produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that open pink and mature to a rich raspberry shade, attracting early pollinators like bees and butterflies. Thriving in partial to full shade, 'Raspberry Splash' is perfect for underplanting trees or in shaded borders.
DESCRIPTION
Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' is a charming herbaceous perennial known for its striking foliage and early spring flowers, making it an excellent plant for shaded or woodland gardens. Its deep green leaves are heavily speckled with silver, creating a stunning contrast that adds interest even when not in bloom. In early to mid-spring, it produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that open pink and mature to a rich raspberry shade, attracting early pollinators like bees and butterflies. Thriving in partial to full shade, 'Raspberry Splash' is perfect for underplanting trees or in shaded borders.
DESCRIPTION
Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' is a charming herbaceous perennial known for its striking foliage and early spring flowers, making it an excellent plant for shaded or woodland gardens. Its deep green leaves are heavily speckled with silver, creating a stunning contrast that adds interest even when not in bloom. In early to mid-spring, it produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that open pink and mature to a rich raspberry shade, attracting early pollinators like bees and butterflies. Thriving in partial to full shade, 'Raspberry Splash' is perfect for underplanting trees or in shaded borders.
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Family: Boraginaceae
Height: 12-16 inches
Width: 12-16 inches
Foliage color: Deep green with silver speckles and mottling
Flower color: Pink, maturing to raspberry
Bloom time: Early to mid-spring
Light requirements: Partial to full shade
Water requirements: Regular
Maintenance: Divide clumps every few years in early spring or fall
Growing zone: USDA zones 4-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies with its early spring bloomsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
