Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'PBR
Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost'
'Jack Frost' is a perennial grown for its large, heart-shaped silver leaves edged and veined with green, and sprays of small blue flowers in spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Brunnera are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with large, ovate or heart-shaped basal leaves and sprays of small bright blue flowers in spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. A cool site in partial shade or shade is preferred
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or take root cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease free
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