Siberian Bugloss

Brightens shady areas with colour. form and style. When shadowed sites and woodland spaces need a pick me-up. look no further than this subtle yet sumptuous shade lover. Intense blue blooms hover above heart-shaped. green foliage in spring. giving shaded containers. cottage gardens. borders and rockeries a well deserved upgrade. Hardy. reliable and fast growing. it makes an exceptional ground cover. Botanical Name: Brunnera macrophylla Form: Perennial Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Flowering Time: Mid to late spring Light Requirements: Partial Shade. Full Shade Flower Color: Light blue Flower Form: Small 1/4". Forget-Me-Not like flowers in loose sprays Foliage Type: Clumps of large heart-shaped medium green leaves Growth Rate: Medium Height/Habit: 12 - 16 inches Spread: 12 - 18 inches Planting Instructions: Top of plant should be just below soil level and 12-18" apart. Soil Requirements: Well drained humus enriched and moisture retentive Will Tolerate: Acidic Soil. Clay Soil. Loamy Soil. Sandy Soil Pruning: Remove dead or dying leaves late in season.