Is it easy to grow Brunnera from seed?
Brunnera propagation Brunnera seeds germinate in 4 to 12 weeks at 60°F (16°C). Seeds can be difficult to germinate; freeze them before sowing. Divide clumps in autumn. Take root cuttings in late winter or early spring. If you’d like to try growing brunnera indoors, you can pot one up in a high quality soilless mix (without fertilizer). Set the plant in a cool, shady, moist (but not wet) location.Maintenance: A very hardy and easy to grow perennial, Brunnera requires only occasional water, cutting back in the fall (it is herbaceous) and deadheading at the end of its bloom time in May. Propagation is best done by division, and only as needed, since older, undivided clumps will have bigger leaves.Is brunnera easy to grow? Planted in the right place, brunnera needs very little attention other than to be lifted and divided every few years.
What are the best companion plants for Brunnera?
Brunnera pairs well with other shade-tolerant perennials. Here are some good choices: Ferns: Their delicate fronds add a different texture, and their love for shade makes them a perfect match for Brunnera. Hostas: The large, often variegated leaves of Hostas provide a striking contrast to the finer-textured Brunnera. Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a resilient, quick growing hardy perennial, making useful ground cover in those tricky shady areas. Try planting this Siberian Bugloss among hardy ferns for a woodland feel or throughout the front of cottage garden borders. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 60cm (24).
Can Brunnera be planted in pots?
Brunnera can also be planted in containers and looks good combined with taller flowering perennials. The genus Brunnera contains three species of perennials in the Borage family. Native to the woodlands of Eastern Europe and Northwest Asia, all are characterized by green basal foliage and sprays of small blue flowers resembling their Forget-me-not cousins.Brunnera macrophylla, commonly called Siberian bugloss, is a rhizomatous, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial native to forested, mountain slopes in northeastern Turkey and the Caucasus. It is primarily grown in shady areas for its attractive heart-shaped, dark green, basal foliage.Brunnera Benefits Brunnera macrophylla is low-maintenance and resistant to many garden pests. Slugs don’t like this plant, which makes it a great substitute for hostas. Deer and rabbits also give it a wide berth. Bees find an early nectar source in the tiny blue spring flowers.