Brunnera macr. 'Betty Bowring' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring' (Brunnera macrophylla) is a spreading, broad perennial with decorative, heart-shaped, medium green leaves. From April to May, it bears white, wheel-shaped flowers arranged in panicles. Repeated flowering occurs in August with the right care. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring' is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring's are medium green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, broad.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring' 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 roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Brunnera macrophylla 'Betty Bowring' forms wheel-shaped, white flowers arranged in panicles from April. With the right care, re-flowering in August.

Use
Pruning, group planting, bee pasture, woodland edge