Product Overview
This remarkably tough selection can take the heat and humidity. Its leathery, scorch-resistant leaves grow over 9” long when mature, and stand up to challenging weather. Generously mottled in silver, they perk up a shady spot, creating a luminous ground cover in the shade garden. PP 24,685
Brunnera is most at home in woodlands or along a shady stream bed, where it will form a lush understory of quiet beauty. One of its common names, False Forget-me-not, refers to the intense azure flowers.
Latin Name Pronunciation: brun'er-ruh
Heart-shaped, softly hairy leaves beautifully set off sprays of sparkling blue Forget-me-not flowers in spring. This shade lover makes a well-behaved but effective ground cover in evenly moist, well-drained soil. Brunnera is most at home in woodlands or along a shady streambed, where it will form a lush under story of quiet beauty.
Light/Watering: Prefers partial shade or shade; tolerates dry shade but needs moisture in sunny conditions. Variegated forms require moist soil and will scorch in sun.
Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Grow in well-drained soil that is moderately fertile and humus-rich. We do not recommend fertilizing at planting time or during the first growing season.
Pests/Diseases: Tough and relatively trouble-free.
Companions: Daffodils and other woodland plants.
Dividing/Transplanting: Divide in spring; plant crown at soil level.
End-of-Season Care: Keep old foliage over winter to protect crowns. After the ground freezes, apply a loose layer of oak leaves, pine boughs, or straw.
