Pulmonaria officinalis - lung lichen

continental : These plants do not like direct sunlight, therefore place them in a shady location.
There are not big problems to grow these plants, since they can easily tolerate also very intense frosts.

alpine : These plants prefer semishady or shady locations
They are rustic plants that tolerate frost very well; therefore they can be grown outside all year long.

mediterranean : These plants do not like direct sunlight, therefore place them in a shady location.
This plant is very rustic and tolerate winter climate without any problem.

Fertilize Pulmonaria officinalis : Fertilizings are given during the vegetative period, from March to October; it can be used a slow-release fertilizer, to be placed on the soil in two different times, once at the end of winter and once at the end of summer. It can be also used a fertilizer to be dissolved in normal waterings every 15-20 days. Avoid fertilizings in autumn and winter.

continental : Waterings shall be generous and very regular, specially in summer; avoid to allow soil to become completely dry. When autumn starts decrease waterings and suspend them in winter.

alpine : Keep the soil mostly humid, remember to water it generously and regularly. In autumn and winter waterings can be occasional.

mediterranean : Waterings will be regular and generous, specially in summer, remember to allow the substrate to dry out between two waterings. In winter waterings can be suspended.

Pests Pulmonaria officinalis : Treatments are applied only in case the parasites are effectively on the plant and avoiding broad-spectrum products; we remind to avoid to apply treatments on plants in bloom, to avoid to kill also the useful insects, together with the parasites.