Pulmonaria rubra 'Redstart' - P9

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
Pulmonaria rubra 'Redstart' forms funnel-shaped, red flowers from March.

Use
Medicine, bee pasture, woodland edge, natural garden, shade