Brunnera macrophylla
Siberian bugloss
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: Partial shade
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Average to fast
- Flowering period: April to May
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
A valuable plant for clothing moist, shady areas of the garden. Mid to deep green heart-shaped leaves and sprays of tiny, intense-blue, star-shaped flowers from mid- to late spring. The attractive, heart-shaped leaves look great planted next to other front-of-border foliage plants, including pulmonaria and lamium.
Water newly planted perennials regularly for their first year to encourage successful establishment. Provide extra water during long dry spells. Remove the faded flower-heads after flowering. Once established, lift and divide the plant every two or three years in late autumn. Apply a mulch of garden compost or well-rotted manure to the soil surface annually in spring to enrich the soil.