Pulmonaria 'High Contrast'
Botanical profile

Pulmonaria 'High Contrast'

Latin name
Pulmonaria 'High Contrast'
Common name
High Contrast Pulmonary
Type
Perennial
Family
Boraginaceae

A good variety with silvery speckles covering almost the entire leaf surface. Spring blooms in a mixture of bright pink and blue. Plant in a shaded area.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
May
Flower color
Blue
Foliage color
Multicolored
Shape
In rosette
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 inches (25.5 cm)
Width
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.

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Hardy perennials for colourful, long-lasting gardens

Hardy perennials are essential plants for creating colourful, durable and easy-care gardens. Whether you are looking for perennials online, full sun perennials, shade perennials, partial shade plants, dry soil perennials or easy-care perennials, they offer reliable options for many garden styles. Some varieties are also valued as long-blooming perennials, pollinator plants, hummingbird plants or deer-resistant perennials, making them useful for flower beds, borders and naturalized plantings.