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BRUNNERA macrophylla
Commonly known as Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss
Giant 'Forget-me-not'. Deepest blue
Further Reading....
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DeciduousSoftly hairy leaves. Basal leaves are ovate-heart-shaped, sharp-pointed 5-20cm (2-8in) long. Stem leaves are lance-shaped
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Blue
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Height45cm (18in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full shade
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Partial shadeRequires a cool site
BRUNNERA macrophylla
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originCaucasus.
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Flower ShapePaniclesPanicles 20cm (8in) long, or more, of flowers to 7mm (¼in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Brunnera macrophylla - Growing Guide
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60cm (24in) |
![BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream' BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/brunnera_macrophylla_hadspen_cream_4925.jpg)
BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream'
Perennial forget-me-not
Available from £13.50
![BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata' BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/square/Brunnera_mac_variegata.jpg)
BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata'
Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss
Available from £13.50
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ERIGERON karvinskianus
Wall daisy, Mexican fleabane
Available from £5.00
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ALCHEMILLA mollis
Lady's mantle
Available from £12.50
Buy Varieties of BRUNNERA macrophylla
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Betty Bowring'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/brunnera_betty_bowring_6399.jpg)
BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Betty Bowring'
Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss
an excellent groundcover plant for cool positions with sprays of pure white flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Diane's Gold'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/brunnera_dianes_gold_5810.jpg)
BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Diane's Gold'
Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss
yellow young and old leaves which contrast with the blue flowers
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/brunnera_macrophylla_hadspen_cream_4925.jpg)
BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream'
Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss
green leaves margined creamy-yellow
![Royal Horticultural Society 'Award of Garden Merit' (AGM) AWARD](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/misc/agm_large.png)
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Jack Frost'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/brunnera_macrophylla_jack_frost_594i.jpg)
BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss
dramatic silver leaves with narrow green edges and bright blue flowers
![© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata'](https://www.burncoose.co.uk/site/img/products/squaremedium/Brunnera_mac_variegata.jpg)
BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata'
Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss
(syn 'Dawson's White') - large leaves are edged white
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50