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Pruning guide · Perennial
Narrow-leaved lungwort: when and how to prune
Pulmonaria angustifolia
Narrow-leaved lungwort is best pruned in June.
| Pruning months | June |
|---|---|
| Flowering | March–May |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Narrow-leaved lungwort: when to prune it?
In June, after flowering, when the old leaves become untidy or mildewed.
What else to prune in those months? June
Narrow-leaved lungwort: how to prune it?
- Cut faded flower stems and the old leaves down to just above the ground.
- Use sharp scissors or secateurs and do not cut into the new leaf rosettes.
- Water afterwards and add some compost so the fresh foliage grows quickly.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: June.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Narrow-leaved lungwort flowers in March–May, when it attracts bees.
Nearby: related pruning guides
- Bethlehem sage (Pulmonaria saccharata)
- Long-leaved lungwort (Pulmonaria longifolia)
- Lungwort
- Red lungwort
Plant profile: Narrow-leaved lungwort · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.