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Siberian bugloss 'Betty Bowring'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Betty Bowring'

Genus: Brunnera
Family: Boraginaceae

About this plant

'Betty Bowring' is a deciduous perennial, to around 30-40cm tall, with dainty sprays of white, forget-me-not flowers, borne in spring, above roughly-textured, green, heart-shaped leaves

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. A cool site in partial shade is preferred, but this selection will take sun if sufficiently moist at the root

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years