Brunnera macrophylla
Siberian bugloss, Greater forget-me-not, Heartleaf brunnera, Dwarf anchusa
Also known as Anchusa myosotidifolia
- Height × spread
- 0.4m – 0.9m × 0.5m – 0.6m
- Position
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, likes light shade
Availability
Generally available in Spring
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
Completely deciduous in winter i.e. it seems to disappear, this is a distinguished garden plant with beautiful large, heart shaped leaves and delightful sprays of forget-me-not flowers in spring, coloured blue or white. Some interesting forms have been developed with silvered leaves and there are some strongly variegated forms in green and white and pale yellow and green. These plants are easy going and will take a surprising amount of dryness and sunshine. They are at their best in a part or lightly shaded spot with adequate moisture. All forms are beautiful and valuable for their foliage contribution.
- Flower colour
- Blue, White
- Foliage colour
- Green, Grey, Silver, White, Yellow
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.4m – 0.9m
- Spread
- 0.5m – 0.6m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Shady court, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Tolerates full sun, likes part shade, likes light shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil, Dry and shady soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Ground cover, Rabbit resistant
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Summer
Summer - early · Outdoors
Feed a general fertiliser
Where plants have moderate needs for nutrients, they can simply be given a general feed, fairly early in the growth season so that the growth has plenty of time to harden off before the cold weather.
Give plants a general boost with the application of a general purpose fertiliser which is spread around the root area of the plant, with amounts as directed on the feed label.
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