BRUNNERA JACK FROST 3L

Description
The Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost'(s) (Brunnera macrophylla) is a spreading, broad perennial with decorative, heart-shaped, silver-white leaves with green veins. From April to May, it bears blue, wheel-shaped flowers arranged in panicles. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 40 cm and is around 40 cm wide. The Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost'(s) is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost'(s) are silver-white, green-veined, heart-shaped and have a green margin.

Frost hardiness
The Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost'(s) sets beautiful accents together with: Carnation-like woodland stonecrop, nettle-leaved bellflower.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'(s) forms wheel-shaped, blue flowers arranged in panicles from April.

Use
Pruning, group planting, bee pasture, woodland edge