Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass'PBR
Siberian bugloss 'Looking Glass'
A herbaceus perennial with mostly silvery foliage without a green trim, sparse green veining, and floriferous delicate 5-petaled flower sprays from February to June. An excellent plant for ground cover
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter | Blue |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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 cultivated in full or dappled shade in woodland conditions which do not dry out. In full sun keep soil moist, mulched.
Propagation
Propagate from roots in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Older leaves can be cut back in spring and during growing season to encourage new growth. Leave the plant to age in autumn to protect the crown. If overcrowded after a few years, in spring dig up carefully with a fork, tease out roots and select the heathiest clumps for replanting.
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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