Common Name | Silver Siberian bugloss |
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Family | Boraginaceae |
Genus | Brunnera |
species | macrophylla |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP27240 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | April, May |
Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Green, White |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Mounding |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | A smaller leaf than 'Jack Frost' also narrower, and more heart-shaped. It has a great crown and fast growth. |
Landscape Value | Borders for shade, use in shady mixed containers, use as an under-story plant. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 11" / 24" / 14" |
Soil (Garden) | Prefers organic soils, must be well drained but moist. |
Water (Garden) | Moderate, prefers even moisture. |
Special Uses | Deer Resistant |
Comments | Loves summer watering like all Brunnera. 75% survival at zone 3 University of MN West Central Research and Outreach Center after winter 2017. |
Brunnera ‘Silver Charm’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This Brunnera from Alexander Zuikevich of Belarus charmed us with its lovely heart-shaped leaves and dense compact habit. It's nicely silvered, and has a more vigorous growth rate than 'Jack Frost', which will please the growers. The lovely sprays of blue flowers are heaviest in the spring.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 11″ / 24″ / 14″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): April, May
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 0.5 – 0.7 |
pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
Fertility Needs | 50 ppm |
Notes | Recommend growing under 35% shade cloth during summer months. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 5 – 7 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | 8 – 10 weeks |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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