Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry’
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Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry’
A standout lungwort with vibrant blooms and striking foliage.
Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry’ is one of the most colourful Pulmonarias, its clusters of bright raspberry-pink flowers held above silvery-splashed leaves from early spring. The flowers often age through shades of purple, giving a lively two-tone effect that bees flock to when nectar is scarce. The foliage remains handsome throughout the year, adding sparkle and texture even after flowering finishes.
This perennial is ideal for partial to full shade, especially in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soils. It forms a tidy clump and makes superb groundcover, brightening difficult spots beneath trees, at the edge of borders, or in mixed shady plantings. Hardy, easy, and reliable, it’s one of the best modern Pulmonarias for impact and longevity.
Specifications:
Position: Partial to full shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, humus-rich, well-drained
Flowering: March to May
Height: 25–30 cm
Spread: 40–50 cm
Growth: Compact, clump-forming perennial
Wildlife: Excellent early nectar source for bees
🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting
Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry’ is particularly well suited to the Island’s gardens, thriving in cooler, shadier corners that often get overlooked. Enrich the soil with compost or leaf mould and it will reward you with fresh foliage and long-lasting flowers, even in dry shade.
🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range
Epimedium x warleyense ‘Orangekönigin’ – adds warm orange tones for spring contrast
Lamium ‘White Nancy’ – bright groundcover with silvery leaves
Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ – colourful foliage and purple-blue flowers
Hosta varieties – bold foliage foils Pulmonaria’s patterned leaves
🌟 The Green Standard Tip
Cut back old or tatty leaves after flowering to encourage a flush of fresh new growth, keeping clumps neat and healthy for the rest of the season.