Description
Common name: SIberian Bugloss, Heartleaf Brunnera, False Forget-Me-Not
‘Hadspen Cream’ has light green leaves with wide, irregular, creamy yellow margins characterize this variety of Brunnera. Though somewhat hard to find in garden centers, this plant is worth searching for. It is strikingly beautiful, especially when planted en masse. ‘Hadspen Cream’ produces the same tiny, baby blue, forget-me-not like flowers as the other varieties, which are borne in panicles above the foliage from mid to late spring. Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit -1993
Brunnera macrophylla is a classic perennial that is treasured for its shade tolerance and lovely blooms. They make a fantastic groundcover, and also do well in containers so they will be close at hand when you want to snip a few blooms for a spring bouquet.
And don’t forget the floral display! Brunnera ‘Diane’s Gold’ has a long bloom that emerges in spring, and it is enchanting with sprays of sky blue flowers against its chartreuse foliage. You’ll want fresh cuts of this flower for the spring bouquets.
Size: Bare root plant
Height: 12.0″-15.0″
Spread: 1.0-2.0’
Flower Description: Tiny, sky blue flowers pepper and contrast the variegated foliage. Often cut and used in floral arrangements.
Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade.
Soil Type: Thrives in organically-rich, moist, and well-drained soils. Avoid letting the soil dry.
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Shade Lover, Showy Flower, Showy Foliage, Foliage Interest
Care: Easy Care, Pruning of unsightly foliage, Deadhead after bloom finishes if you wish to prevent self-seeding
Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc.
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