BRUNNERA macrophylla

Commonly known as Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss

Giant 'Forget-me-not'. Deepest blue
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Softly hairy leaves. Basal leaves are ovate-heart-shaped, sharp-pointed 5-20cm (2-8in) long. Stem leaves are lance-shaped
  • Blue
  • Height
    45cm (18in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Rhizomatous perennial
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
    Requires a cool site

BRUNNERA macrophylla

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Caucasus.
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Panicles 20cm (8in) long, or more, of flowers to 7mm (¼in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile, humus-rich
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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45cm (18in)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  60cm (24in)
 

Buy Varieties of BRUNNERA macrophylla

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Betty Bowring'

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Betty Bowring'

Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss

an excellent groundcover plant for cool positions with sprays of pure white flowers

 
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BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Diane's Gold'

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Diane's Gold'

Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss

yellow young and old leaves which contrast with the blue flowers

 
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BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream'

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream'

Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss

green leaves margined creamy-yellow

 
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Jack Frost'

Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss

dramatic silver leaves with narrow green edges and bright blue flowers

 
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BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata'

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata'

Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss

(syn 'Dawson's White') - large leaves are edged white

 
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Useful extras...

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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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

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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™.
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