Shrimps on the Barbie Lungwort

Shrimp-Pink Spring Flowers for Woodland Gardens Shrimps on the Barbie Lungwort is a colorful shade perennial grown for masses of deep shrimp-pink to salmon-pink flowers in spring. The warm flower color is unusual for Pulmonaria, making this cultivar a standout choice for gardeners who want something brighter than the classic blue lungwort look. The blooms rise above the foliage in cheerful clusters just as the shade garden is waking up. Use it under open-canopy trees, along shaded walkways, in woodland borders, around hostas and ferns, or near spring bulbs where the pink flowers can help start the season with color. Silver-Spotted Foliage After the Flowers Fade This lungwort continues to work after bloom, with green leaves marked by prominent silver-white spots. The patterned foliage brightens darker beds and adds texture in places where plain green shade plants can disappear. That long-season foliage value is one of the best reasons to plant Pulmonaria. Shrimps on the Barbie pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns, brunnera, heuchera, hellebores, carex, foamflower, bleeding heart, woodland phlox, and Japanese forest grass. A Spreading, Groundcover-Style Shade Perennial Shrimps on the Barbie have a low, spreading habit, commonly growing about 8 to 12 inches tall and spreading about 18 to 24 inches wide or more with time. It works well as a compact shade groundcover, edging plant, filler under shrubs, or front-of-border perennial. Plant it in small groups for the strongest effect. One plant adds a pretty accent, but several plants together create a bright spring flower display, followed by a carpet of spotted foliage that helps shaded beds feel fuller. Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, and Pollinator Friendly Shrimps on the Barbie Lungwort is generally resistant to deer and rabbits, making it useful in shaded landscapes where browsing pressure can be a problem. No plant is completely deer-proof, but lungwort is often less appealing than many soft-leaved shade perennials. The spring flowers also help support early-season pollinators. Bees and hummingbirds may visit the blooms when food sources are still limited. For a stronger wildlife-friendly shade planting, combine it with hellebores, foamflower, woodland phlox, Virginia bluebells, columbine, and other early bloomers. Best in Cool Shade With Steady Moisture Shrimps on the Barbie grows best in part shade to full shade with organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. It appreciates cool roots, mulch, and consistent moisture, especially during summer heat or when planted under trees where roots compete for water. Avoid hot afternoon sun, dry soil, and reflected heat. After the spring flower show, trim back spent flower stems and tired foliage to encourage a fresh flush of leaves. In the right shaded spot, this is a durable, colorful, and surprisingly showy lungwort for spring flowers and patterned foliage.