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Victorian Brooch

Pulmonaria 'Victorian Brooch'

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Discover the charming Pulmonaria 'Victorian Brooch,' an easy-to-grow perennial perfect for shaded borders and cottage gardens. This hardy clump-former delights with vibrant blue and purple flowers from March to May, complemented by attractive green foliage throughout the growing season. Thriving in full to partial shade and hardy down to -20°C, it's an ideal low-maintenance choice for challenging spots in your garden.

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

LifecyclePerennial
HabitClump-forming
Foliage typeSemi Evergreen

Suitability: Borders, Cottage gardens, Ground cover, Wildlife gardens, Underplanting roses and shrubs, Banks and slopes
Position: Border | Front, Ground Cover
Light: Full shade, Partial shade
Soil moisture: Free draining, Moist
Soil acidity: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam
Hardiness: H6 [-20 to -15ºC] Hardy | Very cold winter
Time to maturity: 2–5 Years
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
Mature height: 0.1–0.5 m
Mature spread: 0.1–0.5 m
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: Blue, Purple
Growing skill: Easy
Genus: Pulmonaria | Lungwort
Aspect: North, East

Through the seasons

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Flowering

Mar–May

In leaf

Mar–Sep

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Growing conditions+

Position: Full shade, Partial shade. Soil: Moist but well-drained.

Winter hardiness+

RHS rating: H6 (UK growing conditions). See the source profile for cultivation advice.

Plant information sources+

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RHS · Pulmonaria 'Victorian Brooch'

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