Brunnera macr. 'Dawson's White' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Siberian bugloss 'Marleys White' (Brunnera macrophylla) is a spreading, broad perennial with decorative, heart-shaped, dark green leaves. From April to May, it bears white, wheel-shaped flowers arranged in panicles. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Siberian bugloss 'Marleys White' 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 'Marleys White' are dark green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Siberian bugloss 'Marleys White' 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 'Marleys White' 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 'Marleys White' forms wheel-shaped, white flowers arranged in panicles from April.

Use
Pruning, group planting, bee pasture, woodland edge