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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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Deciduous - softly 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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Height - 45cm (18in)
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Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - rhizomatous perennial
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Herbaceous - Early 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)
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Full shade
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Partial shade - requires a cool site
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none
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Place of origin - Caucasus.
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - panicles 20cm (8in) long, or more, of flowers to 7mm (¼in) across
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile, humus-rich
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Brunnera macrophylla - Growing Guide
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60cm (24in) |

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream'
Perennial forget-me-not
Available from £12.50

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata'
Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss
Available from £12.50

AJUGA reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
Bugle, Carpenter's herb
Available from £10.50

ALCHEMILLA mollis
Lady's mantle
Available from £10.50
Buy Varieties of BRUNNERA macrophylla

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

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Diane's Gold' >
Commonly known as: Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss.
Yellow young and old leaves which contrast with the blue flowers

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Golden Jack Frost' >
Commonly known as: Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss.
Golden tones overlaying silver mottled variegation. Blue flowers.


BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Hadspen Cream' >
Commonly known as: Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss.
Green leaves margined creamy-yellow


BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Jack Frost' >
Commonly known as: Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss.
Dramatic silver leaves with narrow green edges and bright blue flowers

BRUNNERA macrophylla 'Variegata' >
Commonly known as: Perennial forget-me-not, Siberian bugloss.
(syn 'Dawson's White') - large leaves are edged white
Useful extras...

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
8 options from £17.00

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.
3 options from £6.00

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)
2 options from £6.00