Pulmonaria ‘Opal’
£7.00
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Pulmonaria ‘Opal’
A soft and subtle spring beauty with silvery leaves and pale, glowing flowers.
Pulmonaria ‘Opal’ brings a gentle brightness to the shady border, its clusters of pale sky-blue to pearly lilac flowers opening in early spring, often with a misty two-toned effect as buds deepen before fading. Bees adore it as one of the first nectar sources of the year, and its silver-flecked foliage continues to offer interest long after flowering.
This low-growing perennial thrives in partial to full shade, especially beneath deciduous trees where it enjoys moist but well-drained soil. Once settled, it forms a spreading clump that knits together beautifully as groundcover, suppressing weeds and brightening darker corners of the garden.
Specifications:
Position: Partial to full shade
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained
Flowering: March to May
Height: 25–30 cm
Spread: 40–50 cm
Growth: Clump-forming perennial
Wildlife: Highly attractive to early bees
🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting
Pulmonaria ‘Opal’ is particularly valuable for Island gardens where dry shade can be a challenge. Give it a little added compost or leaf mould when planting, and it will settle happily even in tricky spots under established shrubs or trees.
🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range
Epimedium x warleyense ‘Orangekönigin’ – delicate orange spring flowers with fine foliage
Lamium ‘White Nancy’ – a carpet of silver-white leaves and late spring blooms
Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ – richly variegated groundcover with purple flower spikes
Hosta varieties – bold leaves contrasting beautifully with Pulmonaria’s speckled foliage
🌟 The Green Standard Tip
For the healthiest clumps, divide Pulmonaria every three to four years in early autumn, replanting the vigorous outer growths. This keeps them flowering strongly