Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Lungwort
Chinese lantern
In German
Lungenkraut
Lampionblume
In French
pulmonaire
Coqueret alkékenge
In Spanish
Lungwort
Chinese lantern
In Greek
Lungwort
Chinese lantern
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Chinese lantern
In Polish
płucnik
Miechunka rozdęta
In Latin
Lungwort
Chinese lantern
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Solanales
Family
Boraginaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Physalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Physaleae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Chinese Lantern
Season and care of Lungwort and Chinese Lantern is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Chinese Lantern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and Chinese Lantern Physical Information
Lungwort and Chinese Lantern physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Chinese Lantern are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
- Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Chinese Lantern
Care of Lungwort and Chinese Lantern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Lantern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Chinese Lantern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.