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Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack's Gold'PBR

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack's Gold'^PBR

Genus: Brunnera
Family: Boraginaceae

About this plant

A rhizomatous perennial forming a mound of heart-shaped, rough, silvery leaves with yellow to greenish veining and edges, each up to 20cm long. Small, blue flowers are borne in sprays above the foliage 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

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast 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 as leaves will scorch in full sun

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

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years