Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexanders Great'PBR
Siberian bugloss 'Alexanders Great'
A deciduous, rhizomatous, mound-forming perennial with large, heart-shaped, silver leaves that are veined and edged with green and airy sprays of blue, forget-me-not-like flowers in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Grey Silver Green Variegated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Green Variegated | |||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green Variegated | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Brunnera are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with large, ovate or heart-shaped basal leaves and sprays of small bright blue flowers in spring
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. A cool site in partial shade or shade is preferred
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or take root cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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