Brunnera macrophylla 'Sea Heart'PBR
Siberian bugloss 'Sea Heart'
Has bright green veining through frosted silver heart-shaped leaves, which are creamier when young, delicate sprays of 5-petaled, blue flowers. A mutation of Brunnera 'Silver Lace'. Good 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 | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
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, woodland conditions which do not dry out, though this cultivar may have a greater tolerance than some other cultivars such as 'Jack Frost' for heat and humidity. In full sun keep soil moist.
Propagation
Propagate from roots in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Ground cover
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 dig up carefully with a fork, tease out roots and select heathiest clumps for replanting.
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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