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    BRUNNERA
    BRUNNERA macrophylla
    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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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available late spring to early summer 2026 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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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
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
    • Herbaceous
    • 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile, humus-rich
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
      Requires a cool site
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      45cm (18in)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream'

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    varieties
    BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Betty Bowring'
    An excellent groundcover plant for cool positions with sprays of pure white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Diane's Gold'
    Yellow young and old leaves which contrast with the blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream'
    Green leaves margined creamy-yellow
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00 £10.50
    BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata'
    (syn 'Dawson's White') - large leaves are edged white
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00 £10.50

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    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
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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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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    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    £25.00
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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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