Pulmonaria 'Silver Bouquet'
Best shade-loving perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, color-changing spring blooms.
Pulmonaria 'Silver Bouquet' is a stunning perennial celebrated for its captivating color-changing flowers, shifting from pink to blue with shades of purple and magenta. Its striking variegated foliage adds vibrant visual interest to shaded garden areas. This Lungwort is highly versatile, serving beautifully as a groundcover, a shade garden accent, or a container plant. It thrives in moist conditions and prefers protection from intense sun, reaching a mature height of 10 inches and a spread of 20 inches for consistent landscape appeal.
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Price vs Category Average
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SKU
38331
Who it's for
- Early-season enthusiasts craving vibrant spring color
- Gardeners looking to brighten up dim, shaded corners
- Busy homeowners dealing with hungry deer and rabbits
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in dry climates or with poor irrigation
- Residents in regions with intense summer heat and humidity
- Plant lovers seeking a long-lasting floral display
Performance breakdown
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering perennials struggle to bloom.
Visual Versatility
Variegated foliage and shifting flower colors provide multi-seasonal garden interest.
Hardiness Range
Broad zone compatibility makes this a reliable choice for diverse climates.
Groundcover Density
Spreading habit effectively suppresses weeds while maintaining a tidy, low profile.
Moisture Dependency
Requires consistent watering, making it unsuitable for dry or neglected landscapes.
Pest Resistance
Lacks natural deer resistance, necessitating protection in high-traffic wildlife areas.
Key Specs
SKU
38331
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
10 in
Mature Width
20 in
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Light Requirements
Shade, Part Shade
Soil Type
Clay, Normal, loamy
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Features
- Color-changing flowers bloom from pink to blue
- Striking variegated foliage for visual interest
- Versatile as groundcover or container plant
- Reliable early to late spring blooms
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Requires consistent moisture
- Shade tolerant
- Low drought tolerance
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Pulmonaria 'Silver Bouquet' upon delivery, noting the plants arrive healthy and robust. The primary draw is the stunning, highly variegated silver foliage, which provides reliable, long lasting color in shade gardens. Gardeners appreciate its vigorous growth and dependable performance, confirming its strong value proposition for adding sophisticated texture to difficult areas.
Know before you buy
This is a natural characteristic of the Pulmonaria species. As the flowers age, the pH levels within the petals shift, causing them to transition from pink to shades of purple and eventually blue.
No, this plant is not suited for full sun. It thrives in shade or part shade and requires protection from intense afternoon sun to prevent the foliage from scorching.
Since 'Silver Bouquet' reaches a mature width of 20 inches, you should space them approximately 18 to 20 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and full coverage.
No, this variety has low drought tolerance. It requires consistent moisture to perform well, so you should ensure the soil remains evenly moist, especially during dry spells.
Pulmonaria 'Silver Bouquet' is hardy in zones 3 through 9, making it a reliable perennial in a wide range of climates. It is well-equipped to handle cold winters within these zones.
It performs best in loamy or clay-based soils that are rich in organic matter. As long as the soil is well-drained and kept consistently moist, it does not require complex amendments.
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