Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
'Pierre's Pure Pink'
lungwort
Pulmonaria 'Pierre’s Pure Pink' is a delightful perennial that brings a soft blush of colour to the garden with its charming, pure pink flowers. Blooming in early spring, the clusters of delicate pink blooms emerge above its attractive foliage, which is mottled with silver spots, adding a decorative touch even when not in flower. The combination of pretty flowers and striking foliage makes Pulmonaria 'Pierre’s Pure Pink' a valuable plant for both its beauty and structure.
Shade-loving Pulmonaria 'Pierre’s Pure Pink' thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It’s ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or as ground cover under trees and shrubs.
Pulmonaria 'Pierre’s Pure Pink' pairs beautifully with other early spring-flowering plants. Combine it with shade-loving companions like hellebores, primulas, and epimediums for a woodland feel. Its silver-spotted leaves also provide lovely contrast when planted alongside ferns, hostas, or Heuchera, creating a textured, layered look. It works particularly well in naturalistic planting schemes where its soft tones and elegant form can shine.
Pulmonaria 'Pierre’s Pure Pink' is highly attractive to bees and other early pollinators, providing an important nectar source when food is scarce. This low-maintenance plant is also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens. Over time, it will naturalise to form a dense, weed-suppressing ground cover that brings year-round interest with its stunning foliage and early flowers. Hardy and reliable, it will return every spring, stronger and more floriferous each year.
This compact perennial is also well-suited to growing in containers. Use a pot with good drainage and place it in a shaded spot, such as a patio or balcony, to enjoy its delicate blooms up close. Pulmonaria 'Pierre’s Pure Pink' adds colour and texture to shaded areas, making it an ideal choice for brightening corners where other plants might struggle.
Pulmonaria 'Pierre’s Pure Pink' is a lovely, versatile addition to any garden, bringing early-season colour and long-lasting foliage interest. Its shade tolerance, pollinator-friendly flowers, and naturalising ability make it a must-have for shady borders and containers alike.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Pulmonaria 'Pierre's Pure Pink'
- Flower colour
- Soft pink
- Established height
- 20-30cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green, silver, white
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Damp - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
-
Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full shade
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
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