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Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' ®
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' ®, commonly known as Siberian bugloss, is an ornamental perennial chosen for its reliable performance and decorative effect in garden borders or containers. It contributes colour, texture, or structure depending on the variety.
After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Around 30–45 cm tall with a spread of 45–60 cm after 5 years.
Recommended compost for planting: Use a humus-rich compost that retains moisture, ideal for partial shade.
Key Features:
- Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
- Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
- Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
- Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' ® is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.
Plant Details
| Flower Colour | Bright blue |
|---|---|
| Flowering Period | April to May |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (below −20°C). |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Moist
- Mature size
- 45cm high· 60cm wide
- Flowering
- Blue
- Foliage
- deciduous
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