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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
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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| Description | 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. |
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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
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Alexander's Great Brunnera produce flowers?
Spring
Is Alexander's Great Brunnera evergreen or deciduous?
Alexander's Great Brunnera is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Alexander's Great Brunnera?
Alexander's Great Brunnera is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
How fast does Alexander's Great Brunnera grow?
Alexander's Great Brunnera has a Slow growth rate.
Where can I use Alexander's Great Brunnera in my landscape?
Alexander's Great Brunnera is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Accent, Edging.
What color are Alexander's Great Brunnera flowers?
Alexander's Great Brunnera produces Blue flowers.
What color is the foliage of Alexander's Great Brunnera?
Alexander's Great Brunnera has Silver-blue foliage.
What plants grow well with Alexander's Great Brunnera?
Good companion plants for Alexander's Great Brunnera include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Alexander's Great Brunnera?
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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