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Alexander's Great Brunnera
Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great' PP #25,789
Pronunciation: BROO-nair-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh
SKU #31869
Heart-shaped silver leaves delicately veined with light green brightens any shady area. Sky-blue, forget-me-not flowers add extra color in the spring. Mass plant as a striking groundcover or spot into mixed beds. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 14 to 18 in. tall; spreading 24 to 36 in. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in cool sites with humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in spring.Pruning time: will die back to the ground at end of growing season. for a tidy appearance the plant can be pruned back to the ground. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in cool sites with humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in spring.Pruning time: will die back to the ground at end of growing season. for a tidy appearance the plant can be pruned back to the ground. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.