Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass'

Heartleaf Brunnera

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Common Name:

Heartleaf Brunnera

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Variegated Green Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

40 cm

Maximum width:

40 cm

Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass') - Description

Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' is a solid silver leaf sport of the very popular Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'. These shimmering leaves of 'Looking Glass' will dazzle in any shade garden and make a striking contrast to green leaved companions. Lovely sky blue forget-me-not flowers appear in early spring.

Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass') - Blooming

Flowers in the spring and often times well into summer, especially when grown with partial shade. The flowers resemble Forget-Me-Nots with their yellow centers and blue, almost translucent petals.

Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass') - Growth

Rhizomatous perennials. Can take full sun in cooler climates; otherwise needs partial shade. Can reach up to 1 1/2 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide. Grow Brunnera in a border, or as a groundcover.

Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass') - Planting

Freeze the seeds before sowing. Once established, freely sows on its own. Can also sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in early spring. Conduct division in spring as well. Propagate B. macrophylla in winter from root cuttings.

Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass') - Pest

Uncommon.

Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass') - Interesting facts

Their flowers resemble Forget-Me-Nots, but the leaves of Brunnera are much larger, and more showy.