Pulmonaria rubra - lung lichen

continental : It is suggested to avoid direct sunrays positioning the the Pulmonaria rubra in a shady place.
The Pulmonaria rubra is a very rustic plant, that can bear very harsh temperatures; it is advisable to grow it in the garden.

alpine : Plant which favours shady positions, avoid exposing it to direct sunrays, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
The Pulmonaria rubra is surely a rustic plant, it’s possible to grow it in the garden year round.

mediterranean : We suggest to position the the in a shady place, protected by solar rays, especially during the hottest hours of the day.
The Pulmonaria rubra is a rustic plant, which can be planted in the garden during the whole year.

continental : Let’s try to always keep the growing substratum of the the Pulmonaria rubra damp, watering very frequently with 1,5 litres of water; if the weather is very hot and dry we even water every 0-1 weeks.

alpine : As the hot season arrives, these plants need abundant and regular watering, using 14 litres of water, which keep the soil cool and damp; let’s water every 1-2 weeks, or even more often if it is very hot.

mediterranean : The Pulmonaria rubra loves damp and cool soils, therefore it is necessary to water it very often, keeping the soil slightly damp; in any case it is always advisable to avoid water stagnation and excess watering: it is best to water every 0-0 weeks.

Fertilization Pulmonaria rubra : During the summer period let’s fertilize perennial plants periodically, using a fertilizer for flowering plants, to mix to the irrigating water every 10-15 days; we can also use a slow release granular fertilizer.

Treatments Pulmonaria rubra : During the hot months attacks by ticks and rust are likely; the treatments should be applied during the coolest hours of the day. If possible, we suggest avoiding treatments with wide-range products, which could kill the populations of useful insects: let’s favour specific products.