Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

A well-known variety of Pulmonaria that has graced beds and borders across the world for many years. Sumptuous blue-violet flowers rise above unmarked foliage during early spring. An excellent choice for any container or perennial border.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Flowering Time:

February - March

Height x Spread:

30 x 30 cm

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Narrative Description:

A well-known variety of Pulmonaria that has graced beds and borders across the world for many years. Sumptuous blue-violet flowers rise above unmarked foliage during early spring. An excellent choice for any container or perennial border.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

The Pulmonaria can be placed in the border, or raised bed, but is equally good for the container, perhaps with other spring flowering plants, such as Aubrieta, Dianthus or Violas.

Accreditations /
Awards:

RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

30 x 30 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Spring

Flower Colour:

blue

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

February - March

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Part Sun

Shade

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which will survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the worst frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

PRIMULACEAE

Genus:

Pulmonaria

Cultivar:

Blue Ensign

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

24 weeks over Winter

10 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

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Recommended Sales Window:

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Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:50/2408/2518/2528/25
Qty:1971010

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5.25)

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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