Brunnera macrophylla
Siberian bugloss
A valuable plant for clothing moist, shady areas of the garden. Mid to deep green heart-shaped leaves and sprays of tiny,...
9cm pot
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Plant description
A valuable plant for clothing moist, shady areas of the garden. Mid to deep green heart-shaped leaves and sprays of tiny, intense-blue, star-shaped flowers from mid- to late spring. The attractive, heart-shaped leaves look great planted next to other front-of-border foliage plants, including Pulmonaria and Lamium.
Brunnera macrophylla is a hardy perennial that is an excellent choice for woodland planting schemes, where its ability to tolerate shade and form dense ground cover helps to suppress weeds.
Brunnera macrophylla is a hardy perennial that is an excellent choice for woodland planting schemes, where its ability to tolerate shade and form dense ground cover helps to suppress weeds.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Brunnera macrophylla:
Incorporate a generous amount of composted organic matter or well-rotted manure into the backfill during planting, but choose a shady spot to preserve the vibrant foliage.
Water newly planted perennials regularly for their first year to encourage successful establishment, providing extra water during long dry spells.
Apply a mulch of garden compost or well-rotted manure to the soil surface annually in spring to enrich the soil. Remove spent flower spikes after the last bloom has faded.
Once established and if desired, lift and divide the plant every two or three years in late autumn.
Water newly planted perennials regularly for their first year to encourage successful establishment, providing extra water during long dry spells.
Apply a mulch of garden compost or well-rotted manure to the soil surface annually in spring to enrich the soil. Remove spent flower spikes after the last bloom has faded.
Once established and if desired, lift and divide the plant every two or three years in late autumn.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
