Brunnera macrophylla 'Sea Heart' (Sea Heart Siberian Bugloss)


Botanical Information

FamilyBoraginaceae
GenusBrunnera
Speciesmacrophylla
Cultivar'Sea Heart'
Patent NumberPPAF
CategoryPerennials
OriginIntroduced by Plants Nouveau in July, 2012.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 20
Height15 - 30 cm
Spread60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA vigorous, mounding plant with small, forget-me-not flowers with foliage that is very thick and frosted with silver.
ShapeMounding.
LandscapeExcellent in foundations, shade gardens, borders and small urban gardens.
PropagationPropagate through tissue culture.
CultivationGrow in partial or full shade in an average soil that is moist but well-drained. Very tolerant of heat and humidity due to the thickness of the leaves.
PestsNo notable pest or disease problems.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionVery thick green leaves with silver frosting and green veins.
Flower DescriptionSmall, dainty, forget-me-not flowers that are two-toned - pink and blue.

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