Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White' (Sissinghust White Pulmonaria, Sissinghurst White Lungwort)
Botanical Information
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Pulmonaria |
| Species | officinalis |
| Cultivar | 'Sissinghurst White' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Amy Doncaster (1894-1995) who was friends with Elizabeth Strangman gave her a white flowered Pulmonaria that Strangman later introduced as 'Sissinghurst White'. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By division. |
| Cultivation | Well drained, humus-rich soil in full to partial shade. Cannot tolerate high amounts of moisture. |
| Pests | May be prone to powdery mildew in areas of high moisture, humidity or poor air circulation. |
| Notable Specimens | The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | basal, oval-shaped leaves with sliver white spots. |
| Flower Description | White, funneled-shaped, formed from five petals with flowers growing in clusters on the stems. |
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