Pulmonaria
'Opal'
Opal lungwort
Family |
Boraginaceae |
Genus |
Pulmonaria |
Cultivar |
'Opal' |
Category |
Perennials |
Synonyms |
Pulmonaria 'Ocupol' |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 - 7 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-20) - (-15) |
Temperature (°F) |
4 - 5 |
Height |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
Spread |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
General Description |
A semi-green perennial that blooms pale blue flowers in late spring. |
Landscape |
Flower beds, flower borders, container. |
Cultivation |
Grow in humus-rich, fertile, moist but not waterlogged soil in full or partial shade. |
Shape |
Bushy. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Be cautious of powdery mildews in dry conditions. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. |
Propagation |
Propagate by division after flowering or in autumn. |