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Twinkle Toes Lungwort

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  • Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 12 - 14 Inches
  • Mature Width 16 - 18 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 9

This beautiful low mounding perennial will feel right at home amongst the hellebores, hosta and other shade loving spring to summer blooming perennials in your shade garden. Light periwinkle blue bell shaped flowers burst open from clusters of pink to violet flower buds held above dark green leaves with silver speckling, creating a bright spot of color for your spring garden. Bees and butterflies will be frequent visitors to your garden when you plant Twinkle Toes Lungwort this spring.

Native to Europe and Western Asia, Lungwort has been cultivated from several wild species over the years and tends to be an underused perennial ground cover that deserves more attention from shade gardeners. Hardy in Zones 3 to 9, this moisture loving perennial reminds one of forget-me-nots with its coloration and growth pattern. It does, however, need a well draining soil, in contrast to the aforementioned spring wildflower. Deer and rabbits do not tend to browse on Lungwort, making this a great woodland garden inhabitant.

Twinkle Toes Lungwort Phlox Care

Categorized as an easy care perennial, Twinkle Toes will appreciate a few considerations from you at the time of planting, then will require little intervention from there. Moist, well drained, rich organic soil will result in the best flowering and lush foliage. Mulch to retain soil moisture. Preferring an 5.5 to 6.2 pH range, slightly acidic, it will tolerate a wider pH range, even alkaline. Amending soil with a well rotted leaf material should give you the proper nutrients and pH range for optimal growth. Water when natural rainfall is not adequate, keeping the soil consistently moist and water in the morning to give foliage a chance to dry out before nightfall. Consider watering from the ground level rather than from above to reduce moisture levels on the foliage and help prevent plant diseases. Flowering is best when in full shade. Sun can damage the foliage as can dry conditions.

Deadheading is not needed, but a quick shear after flowers have faded may result in a rebloom a little later. Pruning is generally not needed, but if there are any diseased or damaged stalks, remove them to the ground and dispose of them immediately. If powdery mildew sets in, clip the entire plant to the ground and it will return. If the plant opens up in the center, prune them down to the ground as well and you will get new fresh growth to replace it.

Twinkle Toes Lungwort Spacing

Spacing is important any time you have a moisture loving perennial in a shade location. Space plants out about 16 to 18 inches apart to give good air circulation and to give room to grow. Lungwort spreads on rhizomes beneath the soil level. Growing to 14 inches tall and spreading out 18 inches wide when mature, this plant makes a great companion to other shade loving perennials. Whether you grow these to give great color once your hellebores stop blooming for the year, as a companion to hostas, or mass them out for drifts of spring color, you are going to appreciate the fresh foliage and light blue flowers of Twinkle Toes Lungwort in your garden this spring. They also make lovely cut flowers for indoor floral arrangements.

Twinkle Toes Lungwort Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
Plant Type: Perennial
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade
Mature Height: 12 - 14 Inches
Mature Spread: 16 - 18 Inches
Mature Spacing: 16 - 18 Inches
Habit: Spreading
Flower Color(s): Blue, Purple
Flower Description: Periwinkle-blue flowers that start out as pink buds
Bloom Period: Mid Spring to Late Spring
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Dark Green with Silver Speckles
Foliage Description: Heart-shaped, Slightly hairy, giving a soft, velvety texture
Seasonal Interest: Late Spring
Watering: Moderate

Resists: Deer, Rabbits

Tolerates: Shade, Moisture, Soil, Pest/Diseases

Attracts: Bees, Hummingbirds
Uses: Border Plant Container Cut Flower Edging Plant Mass Planting
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance
Brand: Proven Winners
Common Name: Twinkle Toes Lungwort
Other Name(s): Bethlehem Sage, Lords and Ladies, Pulmonaria 'Twinkle Toes'
Scientific Name: Pulmonaria hybrid USPP 30,258
SKU:
PULTT

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

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Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Twinkle Toes Lungwort Show Reviews

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    Posted by John Siemann on Oct 04, 2023

    Ordered a total of six lungwort. Were shipped by UPS ground and took 6 days to arrive. Plants were in bad shape - had to do extensive trimming and one could not be saved. Plants doing fine now. As part of the same order, ordered a pig squeak and that was shipped via FedEx. Got that in 2-3 days and that came in good shape and is doing great. Would like to order more plants, but afraid of UPS shipping.