Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’

Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Splash’ is a low-growing hardy perennial with delightful slender, silver spotted foliage. Lungworts have long been a favourite for cottage gardens, and ‘Raspberry Splash’ is a superb choice for attracting pollinating insects into wildlife areas, and for creating spreading clumps of groundcover in the shade of trees and shrubs. Its clusters of raspberry pink blooms appear above the leaves, from March to May, and slowly mature through purple to light mauve, creating an intriguing, tricolour effect. Height: 30cm (12″). Spread: 45cm (18″).

Culinary information: The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and added to salads, or used as a potherb. The plant is an ingredient of the drink Vermouth. For more details about edible flowers click here.