| Brunnera macrophylla 'Queen of Hearts' |
USDA Zone: 3-8 |
Queen of Hearts Bugloss features airy cymes of sky blue flowers with white eyes at the ends of the stems from mid to late spring. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive heart-shaped leaves emerge light green in spring, turning silver in colour with distinctive dark green veins throughout the season.
Outstanding, large heart shaped leaves have narrow dark green veins, with pronounced silver overlays; clusters of tiny blue flowers in spring; best in moist, rich, well drained soil.
Queen of Hearts Bugloss is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
Bloom Time: Spring
Attracts Bees
Deer Resistant
Common Name: Heartleaf Brunnera, Siberian Bugloss
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| More About Queen of Hearts Brunnera |
| Height: 18-30 inches |
Spread: 28-30 inches |
Flower Colour: Blue Shades |
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Queen of Hearts Bugloss does best in partial shade to shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. Queen of Hearts Bugloss is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the thriller plants stand out. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
