BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Betty Bowring'
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BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Betty Bowring'
Commonly known as Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss
An excellent groundcover plant for cool positions with sprays of pure white flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Caucasus. Garden origin -
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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White
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PaniclesPanicles 20cm (8in) long, or more, of flowers to 7mm (¼in) across
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
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 winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Full shade
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Partial shade
Requires a cool site -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
60cm (24in)
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Brunnera macrophylla - Growing Guide
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