Troubleshooting
Raspberry Splash Pulmonaria problems — and how to fix them
Raspberry Splash Pulmonaria (Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Powdery mildew
Common in dry shade, particularly after flowering. Keep soil moist, shear back affected foliage to regrow, and improve air circulation.
Leaf scorch or fading spots
Caused by too much sun or dry roots. Relocate to cooler, deeper shade and maintain consistent soil moisture with mulch.
Tired foliage after bloom
Leaves can look worn once flowering ends. Cut the clump back hard to trigger a fresh, well-marked flush.
Slug and snail damage
Soft new growth is grazed in damp shade. Use barriers or wildlife-safe slug controls around emerging spring crowns.
Prevent raspberry splash pulmonaria problems before they start
Most raspberry splash pulmonaria issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for raspberry splash pulmonaria in general rather than its problems? Read the full raspberry splash pulmonaria care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Raspberry Splash Pulmonaria problems — FAQ
Why is my raspberry splash pulmonaria powdery mildew?
Common in dry shade, particularly after flowering. Keep soil moist, shear back affected foliage to regrow, and improve air circulation.
Why is my raspberry splash pulmonaria leaf scorch or fading spots?
Caused by too much sun or dry roots. Relocate to cooler, deeper shade and maintain consistent soil moisture with mulch.
Why is my raspberry splash pulmonaria tired foliage after bloom?
Leaves can look worn once flowering ends. Cut the clump back hard to trigger a fresh, well-marked flush.
Why is my raspberry splash pulmonaria slug and snail damage?
Soft new growth is grazed in damp shade. Use barriers or wildlife-safe slug controls around emerging spring crowns.