Pink-A-Blue Lungwort
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Pink-a-Blue'Pink-A-Blue Lungwort is a charming shade-loving perennial prized for its unique color-changing flowers and attractive silver-speckled foliage. In early spring, clusters of rosy pink flower buds emerge and gradually mature to shades of violet-blue, creating a beautiful multicolored display on the same plant. The blooms rise above mounded clumps of fuzzy green leaves generously marked with silver spots, providing lasting ornamental interest well beyond the flowering season.
Its compact, clump-forming habit makes it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and underplanting trees and shrubs. The decorative foliage remains attractive throughout the summer, brightening shady spaces while adding texture and helping suppress weeds.
Typically growing 10 to 12 inches tall and spreading 18 to 24 inches wide, Pink-A-Blue Lungwort is perfectly suited for the front of shaded borders and small gardens. Its early blooms provide an important nectar source for bees and other pollinators emerging after winter.
This perennial thrives in partial shade to shade and prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. It performs best with consistent moisture and protection from hot afternoon sun, rewarding gardeners with years of dependable spring color and attractive foliage.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Plant in partial shade to shade in rich, well-drained soil.
Soil: Prefers moist, organically rich soil with good drainage.
Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods.
Fertilizing: Apply compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks after blooming and trim damaged foliage as needed to encourage fresh growth.
Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart for mature growth and airflow.
Maintenance: Divide every 3–5 years to maintain vigor and healthy clumps.
Its changing pink-to-blue flowers, silver-spotted leaves, and easy-care nature make Pink-A-Blue Lungwort an outstanding addition to woodland and shade gardens.
