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Siberian bugloss 'Jack Frost'

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'^PBR

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Brunnera
Family: Boraginaceae

About this plant

'Jack Frost' is a perennial grown for its large, heart-shaped silver leaves edged and veined with green, and sprays of small blue flowers in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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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 or shade is preferred

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or take root cuttings in winter

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticGreenhouseOutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years