Brunnera macrophylla 'Green Gold'

Brunnera 'Green Gold' Heartleaf Brunnera

Late Spring Color

Early Spring Color

Common Name: Heartleaf Brunnera, Siberian Bugloss

Like jewelry for the garden, the beautiful ‘Green Gold’ Brunnera emerges in spring with brilliant chartreuse yellow foliage that absolutely glows in the shade garden. Sprays of tiny baby blue, forget-me-not type flowers float above the radiant foliage in mid to late spring.

As the summer sets in, the leaves grow more broadly heart-shaped and turn green, remaining that way for the rest of the season.

Consider replacing the standard green Brunnera macrophylla for this more colorful variety that offers a bit of bling in spring.

Brunneras are classic perennials that are treasured for their shade tolerance and lovely blooms. They make a fantastic groundcover, though the variegated forms may be slower to spread than the species. Try growing them in containers too so they will be close at hand when you want to snip a few blooms for a spring bouquet.

Height:

12.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Blue shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades Yellow shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring Late Spring

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Mass Planting Specimen

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Brunnera is a woodland plant that should be grown in full shade and consistently moist soil in southern regions. In the north, morning sun is acceptable as long as the soil remains moist. They will grow the fastest and strongest in rich soil.

Little care is needed once Brunnera is established. Cut back the old foliage in the spring rather than in the fall; it will help to protect the crown during the winter. A winter mulch is also recommended.

Though Brunnera tends to self-seed, the resulting seedlings are easy to pull out from unwanted areas or to replant elsewhere in the garden.

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