Brunnera macr. 'Silver Heart'? - P11

Description
The Siberian bugloss 'Silver Heart' (Brunnera macrophylla) is a spreading, broad perennial with decorative, heart-shaped, silvery leaves with dark green veins. From April to May, it bears blue, 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. 40 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Siberian bugloss 'Silver Heart' 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 'Silver Heart' are silvery, dark green veined, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Siberian bugloss 'Silver Heart' 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 'Silver Heart' 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 'Silver Heart' forms wheel-shaped, blue flowers arranged in panicles from April.

Use
Pruning, group planting, bee pasture, woodland edge