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Pulmonaria officinalis

'Sissinghurst White'


Sissinghust White Pulmonaria, Sissinghurst White Lungwort




Origin:  Amy Doncaster (1894-1995) who was friends with Elizabeth Strangman gave her a white flowered Pulmonaria that Strangman later introduced as 'Sissinghurst White'.
Family
Boraginaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Species
officinalis
Cultivar
'Sissinghurst White'
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2a - 8a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H4 - H7
Temperature (°C)
-35 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - 20
Height
20 - 30 cm
Spread
30 - 45 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMay
Cultivation
Well drained, humus-rich soil in full to partial shade. Cannot tolerate high amounts of moisture.
Growth
Fast
Pests
May be prone to powdery mildew in areas of high moisture, humidity or poor air circulation.
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.
Notable Specimens
The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Propagation
By division.
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