Celebration Lungwort
Celebration Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Celebration')
Celebration Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Celebration') is a compact, shade-loving perennial prized for its brilliant silver foliage and early spring blooms. With bold leaf color and pollinator-friendly flowers, this variety adds multi-season interest and texture to woodland gardens, borders, and shaded containers.
Distinctive Features
Growing 10 to 12 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, Celebration forms a low, mounded clump of lance-shaped leaves with nearly solid silver coloring and narrow dark green edges. In early to mid-spring, clusters of rich violet-blue flowers emerge above the foliage, attracting bees and early pollinators. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, offering brightness in low-light areas.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Partial to full shade
- Soil Type: Moist, rich, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Ideal Uses
- Focal point in shade or woodland gardens
- Accent plant in mixed shade borders
- Groundcover for moist, low-light areas
- Container gardening for shaded patios or porches
- Early spring interest in pollinator-friendly plantings
Low Maintenance Care
- Water regularly during dry spells to prevent leaf browning
- Remove spent flowers and damaged leaves to keep tidy
- Apply mulch to conserve moisture and cool the soil
- Divide every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate and prevent overcrowding
- Protect from excessive sun to prevent foliage scorch
Why Choose Celebration Lungwort
- Nearly solid silver foliage brightens shaded spaces
- Early spring flowers support pollinators
- Compact size perfect for borders and containers
- Season-long foliage interest with minimal care
- A brilliant, low-maintenance focal point for shade
Celebration Lungwort brings early-season blooms and season-long silver foliage to the garden, making it a vibrant focal point for shaded beds, woodland edges, and moisture-retentive containers.
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