Brunnera macrophylla 'Betty Bowring'
Siberian bugloss
A great groundcovering plant for cool spots in the garden. In early spring it sends up sprays of delightfully elegant, pure white...
9cm pot
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Plant description
A great groundcovering plant for cool spots in the garden. In early spring it sends up sprays of delightfully elegant, pure white flowers. These rise on narrow stems, which grow taller as the heart-shaped, dark green leaves emerge, so they never get smothered. If you are lucky and the plant is thriving, you may get a second flush of flowers in late summer. The foliage forms good clumps throughout the warmer months, which is great for softening the edge of paths, or mixing in with other shade-loving plants such as ferns or hostas. It is more tolerant of sun than the variegated varieties, but only if it is kept cool with reliable moisture.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Brunnera macrophylla Betty Bowring:
Lift and divide the plant every two or three years in late autumn.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
