'Pink-a-Blue' Lungwort (Pulmonaria)
Best low-maintenance perennial for shade gardeners seeking deer-resistant color.
Bring vibrant color and texture to your shade garden with the 'Pink-a-Blue' Lungwort from Proven Winners. This perennial boasts attractive green foliage, intricately speckled with silver, providing year-round interest. In early spring, delicate pink buds unfurl into charming medium blue flowers, creating a beautiful display. Perfect as a groundcover or a striking specimen, it thrives in part sun to full shade and prefers moist, nutrient-rich soil. Its low-maintenance nature and resistance to deer and rabbits make it an effortless and rewarding choice for any garden.
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Botanical name
Pulmonaria 'Pink-a-Blue'
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Who it's for
- Shade gardeners seeking year-round textural interest
- Pollinator advocates needing early-season nectar sources
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, pest-resistant landscaping
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in arid climates or drought-prone regions
- People living in regions with high humidity and poor airflow
- Landscapers needing rapid groundcover for large areas
Performance breakdown
Shade adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering perennials struggle to bloom.
Pest resilience
Reliably deters deer and rabbits without requiring chemical intervention.
Foliage longevity
Silver-spotted leaves maintain visual interest long after the spring blooms fade.
Maintenance effort
A tidy mounding habit requires minimal pruning to stay looking sharp.
Pollinator impact
Early season flowers provide a vital nectar source for emerging pollinators.
Climate versatility
Robust hardiness range makes this a dependable choice for diverse regions.
Key Specs
Botanical name
Pulmonaria 'Pink-a-Blue'
Patent #
USPP 35232
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Mature Height
16-18 inches
Mature Width
22-24 inches
Sun Exposure
Shade to part-sun
Flower Color
Purple-blue
Foliage Color
Green with silver spots
Features
- Silvery spotted foliage for year-round color.
- Pink buds transform into blue flowers.
- Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Excellent groundcover with a tidy habit.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Low maintenance and easy to grow.
- Cold tolerant for various climates.
- Provides seasonal interest with flowers and foliage.
What customers say
Gardeners highly value the 'Pink-a-Blue' Lungwort for its exceptional aesthetic appeal and reliability in shade gardens. Customers consistently praise the striking silver spotted foliage, noting it brings lasting texture and brightness to dark areas. The dynamic color transition, from pink buds to clear blue flowers, provides essential early season interest. Reviewers confirm the plant establishes easily and thrives even in moist, shady conditions, reflecting high quality upon arrival. While initial growth can be slow, the consensus is that this perennial is a low maintenance investment that reliably delivers unique visual interest, making it a recommended choice for dependable shade solutions.
Know before you buy
This plant performs best in shade to part-sun conditions. It is an excellent choice for areas of the garden that do not receive intense, direct afternoon sun.
No, 'Pink-a-Blue' is specifically noted for being resistant to both deer and rabbits. It is a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife browsing is a common concern.
To create a cohesive groundcover, space your plants 18 to 24 inches apart. This allows enough room for the mounding habit to fill in without overcrowding.
Yes, the foliage is a primary feature of this variety. The green leaves are intricately speckled with silver, providing attractive texture and color throughout the growing season.
Absolutely. 'Pink-a-Blue' is cold tolerant and hardy in zones 3 through 9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates across the country.
It prefers soil that is consistently moist and nutrient-rich. Ensure the planting site has good drainage, as the plant does not like to sit in waterlogged soil.
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