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Product Description
Brunnera macrophylla Jack Frost is a striking and unusual hardy perennial. Its expansive, heart-shaped leaves boast an intricate network of green veins which are starkly at odds with its fragile, finely stemmed bright blue blooms. It is this dramatic contrast which has secured the status of Jack Frost Brunnera as a favourite of the British gardener. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit unique this perennial is not only attractive but also reliable with a strong resistance to pests, making it the perfect plant and flowering from April to May, it reaches a mature height of 40cm. Sure to make an impact within any garden bedding or the front of borders, they will thrive in moist soil in shaded areas. 9cm pot plants are supplied.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 40 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 60 cm |
| Annual Growth | 40 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant with soil firmly surrounding the roots. |
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| Soil Type | Moderately fertile, humus rich moist but well drained soil. |
Growing at a glance…
Cut back any leaves that revert to plain green. Divide every few years in autumn.Complements ferns perfectly in a shady area of the garden. Green leaves speckled silver.Plant out as soon as possible. Plant in well dug prepared soil. Suitable for a herbaceous border and in shade where many other perennials struggle.