Pulmonaria ‘Dark Vader’
Blooming Time
Exposure
‘Dark Vader’ Pulmonaria is unique for deep green foliage splattered with silver splotches, perfect for brightening dark corners of the garden or for edging shady pathways. The foliage is very consistent, looking nice throughout the growing season. During April and May, it is topped with numerous fuchsia-pink to violet-blue flower clusters. ‘Dark Vader’ is mildew resistant with robust habit, adding early season color to the garden.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
14"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Unique deep green foliage splattered with silver splotches and topped with numerous fuchsia-pink to violet-blue flower clusters.
Landscape Value
Perfect for brightening dark corners of the garden, or edging shady pathways.
Care
Watering:
'Dark Vader' Lungwort is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Dark Vader' Lungwort is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Dark Vader' Lungwort should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.