Bold, irregular, creamy white leaf margins that simply glow in the shade characterize this lovely Brunnera. This one will really light up the shady corners of your garden; some leaves can be almost entirely white! As an added bonus, clusters of tiny, baby blue flowers flutter above the foliage from mid to late 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:
12.0-15.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Variegated
Sunlight:
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 Specimen
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Brunnera m. 'Variegata' is a woodland plant that should be grown in full shade and consistently moist soil in all regions of the country. The delicate white leaf margins will burn in the sun. When grown in rich soil, they are especially vigorous and strong. 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 it tends to self-seed, the resulting seedlings are easy to pull out from unwanted areas or to replant elsewhere in the garden. It may also be propagated by division in the spring.
Height:
12.0-15.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Variegated
Sunlight:
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 Specimen
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Brunnera m. 'Variegata' is a woodland plant that should be grown in full shade and consistently moist soil in all regions of the country. The delicate white leaf margins will burn in the sun. When grown in rich soil, they are especially vigorous and strong. 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 it tends to self-seed, the resulting seedlings are easy to pull out from unwanted areas or to replant elsewhere in the garden. It may also be propagated by division in the spring.
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