With large heart-shaped leaves and delicate sprays of sky blue flowers, Brunnera adds dramatic long-lasting color to shady beds and borders. Newer cultivars produce eye-catching foliage with intricate silver or white patterns.

2022年11月15日 · Blooming, growing brunnera is one of the prettiest plants to include in the shady garden. Commonly called false forget-me-not, petite blooms compliment attractive, glossy foliage. Brunnera Siberian bugloss is also called heartleaf brunnera because of the shape of its leaves. It is an herbaceous perennial, dying back in winter.

2024年5月2日 · Mulching will help maintain the cool, moist soil that Brunnera prefers. Though rated for hardiness zones 3 to 8, Siberian bugloss prefers regions with cool summers. You may have trouble with it in zones that have especially hot and humid summer conditions (zones 7 to 8).

Brunnera macrophylla, commonly called Siberian bugloss, is a rhizomatous, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial native to forested, mountain slopes in northeastern Turkey and the Caucasus. It is primarily grown in shady areas for its attractive heart …

2022年9月7日 · Coming from the family of plants that are recognized as ‘Boraginaceae’, Brunnera is a visually appealing blue plant that can commonly be found across Europe and Western Asia, in regions that are covered by woodland environments. This plant can quickly be recognized by its shape, size, and vibrant blue color pattern.

Best grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. A cool site in partial shade or shade is preferred. Propagate by division in early spring or take root cuttings …

What: Brunnera is a slowly spreading, rhizomatous perennial, native to woodland areas. It’s prized for its sprays of spring flowers and its heart-shaped leaves. Short in stature, this plant is often used in masses or as a billowy ground cover. Season: Flowers appear in early to mid-spring and can last through early summer.

2023年1月22日 · Brunnera, also known as Siberian bugloss or Brunnera macrophylla, is a stunning plant with glossy and often frosty-looking foliage that thrives in shady gardens. The large, heart-shaped, slightly hairy leaves have dark green veins, and many variegated types have leaf edges with crinkly silver, grey, or white patterns on top.

2021年7月22日 · Brunnera, which are native to Eastern European and North West Asian woodlands, do well in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 7 and are typically used as groundcover in the shade. One of the most well-known brunnera species is Brunnera macrophylla, also known by its common name, Siberian bugloss, or as large-leaf brunnera or heartleaf brunnera.

2022年9月23日 · Brunnera is the perfect ground cover plant for a shady spot. This hardy perennial has tiny, bright-blue flowers that will light up gloomy areas for a long period in spring.