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    BRUNNERA macrophylla
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    BRUNNERA macrophylla

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

    Giant 'Forget-me-not'. Deepest blue
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    Plant Details
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Caucasus.
    • Deciduous
      Softly hairy leaves. Basal leaves are ovate-heart-shaped, sharp-pointed 5-20cm (2-8in) long. Stem leaves are lance-shaped
    • Blue
    • Panicles
      Panicles 20cm (8in) long, or more, of flowers to 7mm (¼in) across
    • Fully hardy
    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      45cm (18in)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        60cm (24in)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
      Cottage garden
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile, humus-rich
    • Sun Requirements
      Full shade
      Partial shade
      Requires a cool site
    Brunnera macrophylla - Growing Guide
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    Planting Combinations

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    Yellow young and old leaves which contrast with the blue flowers
     
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    Green leaves margined creamy-yellow
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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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'
    Dramatic silver leaves with narrow green edges and bright blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata'
    (syn 'Dawson's White') - large leaves are edged white
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
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