{"title":"Brunnera Plants","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"brunnera-alexanders-great","title":"Brunnera 'Alexanders Great'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrunnera Alexanders Great is a deciduous perennial that boasts some impressive, silver, heart-shaped leaves. A scale-like appearance goes through each individual leaf, with a green tint of colour bringing the design to life. The overall look of the plant is filled with great character, with the unique leaf shape bringing an eye-catching aspect to the garden. On top of that, small, sky blue flowers will show above the foliage. To ensure all of the plants attractiveness thrives well, it should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and kept in full sun at the best of times. Moist soil should be maintained throughout, with once-a-week watering being ample amount to ensure that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Herbaceous plants die back below the soil in the Winter and may be supplied in their dormant state during this time. Fresh growth will be seen the following Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893352927566,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_BRUAGR_9CM","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Brunnera_20Alexanders_20Great_200.jpg?v=1740414215"},{"product_id":"brunnera-dianes-gold","title":"Brunnera 'Dianes Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrunnera are rhizomatous perennial shrubs popularly known for their wide range of cultivars with striking foliage colours. Diane’s Gold is a deciduous shrub, short in height but bright in colours. It is a clump-forming bush with chartreuse foliage and sprays of sky blue flowers. This attractive foliage retains its colours throughout the flourishing season. Diane’s Gold is native to the woodlands of Eastern Europe and is used for groundcover in shady areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUnlike its cousins that display yellow leaves, Diane’s Gold produces heart-shaped leaves of golden chartreuse colour. These hairy leaves are perfect for brightening up any dull corners in a garden. In April and May, it blooms tiny but showy sky-blue Forget-Me-Not flowers that look dazzling over the bright foliage. Its creeping habit allows it to spread and form a thick ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDiane’s Gold prefers shady areas in a garden. It prefers a cool spot with full or partial shade and a little morning sun will only help it grow healthier. It can tolerate moist soil but should be drained regularly. Avoid planting it in dry soil and water it moderately but allow a dry gap between consecutive watering sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eDiane’s Gold is a carefree growing and low maintenance shrub. This clump-forming deciduous shrub will grow up to a short height of 1 feet. Prune any damaged or unsightly leaves in spring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis brightly shining low forming shrub looks great in a shady border or as a single gorgeous specimen in containers. Use in a mass planting or on banks and slopes for perfect ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893353156942,"sku":"9CM_BRUDIG_#1","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Brunnera-macrophylla-_Diane_s-Gold_-_2.png?v=1740414248"},{"product_id":"brunnera-hadspen-cream","title":"Brunnera 'Hadspen Cream'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe deciduous Brunnera Macrophylla Hadspen Cream brings life to gardens in spring, when it blooms with whimsical small blue flowers above appealing green leaves with cream outer margins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreferring a sheltered site, Brunnera Macrophylla Hadspen Cream is ideal for partially or fully shaded spots with plenty of moisture. Despite the delicate appearance fo the flower sprays, this is a hardy perennial that can cope with temperatures as low as -15 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrunnera Macrophylla Hadspen Cream, or Siberian Bugloss, is a relatively slow grower and will eventually reach a height of around 0.5m and a spread of around 1m. The pace of growth means it doesn't need divided often (once every 3-4 years) and is easy to care for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893353222478,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_BRUHAC_9CM","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":50893353255246,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_BRUHAC_3L","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Brunnera_20Macrophylla_20Hadspen_20Cream_200_e783b5eb-a171-42e9-9499-e4e7cff8b812.jpg?v=1740414272"},{"product_id":"brunnera-jack-frost","title":"Brunnera 'Jack Frost'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrunnera ‘Jack Frost’ is a perennial shrub. This variety features silver heart-shaped foliage with dark green veins. Bright blue flowers emerge in the Spring which contrast beautifully against the foliage. This variety is very hardy and will thrive in most soil types. This particular plant will be best planted in a partially shaded area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Herbaceous plants die back below the soil in the Winter and may be supplied in their dormant state during this time. Fresh growth will be seen the following Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893353353550,"sku":"9CM_BRUJFR_#1","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":50893353386318,"sku":"3L_BRUJFR_#1","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Brunnera-Jack-Frost.png?v=1740414255"},{"product_id":"brunnera-jacks-gold","title":"Brunnera 'Jacks Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful herbaceous shrub with large, rounded, heart-shaped leaves with distinctive veins all along the surface. The leaves are a silver-green colour, with touches of golden-yellow along the veins and throughout the foliage, more so in Spring and Summer. Light clusters of tiny, fragrant light blue flowers appear above the foliage during the Spring. A great mound-forming plant that’s perfect for small beds and border, or for container planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils and keep in full or partial sun. May suffer some leaf damage and dieback during harsher Winters but will return the following Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893353419086,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_BRUJGO_9CM","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Brunnera_20Jacks_20Gold_200.jpg?v=1740414218"},{"product_id":"brunnera-looking-glass","title":"Brunnera 'Looking Glass'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe curious Brunnera Macrophylla Looking Glass features large heart shaped leaves in a striking shimmering silver. Clusters of small blue flowers appear in late spring adding a pop of colour to any setting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThis herbaceous perennial is a hardy plant capable of withstanding extremely cold temperatures. It retreats under ground through winter and reappears with fresh growth in spring. Looking Glass is simple to care for and is resilient to most pests and diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eWhen fully mature, Looking Glass will reach approximately 0.5m in both height and spread. It thrives in cool moist areas, making it perfeect for that shaded spot in your flower beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893354697038,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_BRULOG_9CM","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3L pot","offer_id":50893354729806,"sku":"PLANTS_-V-_BRULOG_3L","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Brunnera_20Macrophylla_20Looking_20Glass_200.jpg?v=1740414250"},{"product_id":"brunnera-sea-heart","title":"Brunnera 'Sea Heart'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrunnera Sea Heart is an amazing plant for ground cover, forming a thick clump of heart-shaped leaves that look inexplicable and outstanding. These are hairy leaves speckled with silver on dark green and veins that are very eye-catching. Sea Heart is a rhizomatous perennial that grows short in height and spreads like creepers covering the ground quickly. This Eastern European woodland native is popularly grown for its elegant foliage colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSea Heart, or commonly known as the Siberian Bugloss, produces shimmering, silvery heart-shaped leaves with distinct grey-green veining. These thick leaves appear very attractive and unusually beautiful, like the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUnlike other Brunnera, Sea Heart can withstand direct sun as the leaves are thicker in size. And do not forget its Forget-Me-Not-like sky-blue flowers that fade to lavender pink producing a double-tone effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eEven though Sea Heart has thicker leaves, it still prefers light or full shade for growing. Plant it in a moist soil that is well-drained regularly, in a cool spot or shady borders in the garden. It can tolerate dry soil but only up to a certain limit. Water it moderately and allow some morning sun for a healthier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eSea Heart is an easy to grow garden shrub that requires low maintenance. Low pruning is required to remove any winter-damaged leaves. In spring, one can perform a basic clean up of the autumnen leaves or leave them to form mulch in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eUse Sea Heart in garden containers, mass plantings or in shady borders. These are perfect plants for groundcover, most suitable for woodland gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893355516238,"sku":"9CM_BRUSEH_#1","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/Brunnera-macrophylla-_Sea-Heart_-_1.png?v=1740414232"},{"product_id":"brunnera-silver-heart","title":"Brunnera 'Silver Heart'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilvery heart-shaped leaves form dense clumps of foliage with a beautiful moonlight shimmer. Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart' bears delicate sprays of bright blue flowers in late spring that make a particularly eye-catching display. This choice variety has thicker leaves than many traditional cultivars making it less prone to scorch when grown in a sunny position. For decorative ground cover, Siberian Bugloss is hard to beat, particularly in those dull, shaded corners of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Herbaceous plants die back below the soil in the Winter and may be supplied in their dormant state during this time. Fresh growth will be seen the following Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardeners Dream","offers":[{"title":"9cm pot","offer_id":50893356597582,"sku":"PLANTS_BRSIHE9C_#1_GD","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/7827\/5406\/files\/PLANTS_BRSIHE9C__1_GD.png?v=1740414268"},{"product_id":"brunnera-macrophylla","title":"Brunnera macrophylla","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrunnera macrophylla, commonly known as Siberian Bugloss or Great Forget-Me-Not, is a hardy perennial that brings a touch of charm to shaded areas of the garden. Its large, heart-shaped green leaves form a lush backdrop for delicate sprays of bright blue, forget-me-not-like flowers that bloom from April to June. This clump-forming plant is ideal for ground cover, providing excellent weed suppression and adding texture to borders and underplanting of shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThriving in partial to full shade, Brunnera macrophylla prefers moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils. It's well-suited for cottage and informal gardens, woodland settings, and low-maintenance landscapes. The plant is generally pest and disease-free, making it an easy-care addition to any garden. Regular removal of spent flowers and damaged leaves will keep it looking its best throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its aesthetic appeal, Siberian Bugloss is valued for its resilience and versatility. It's particularly useful for brightening shady spots where other plants may struggle, and its foliage provides visual interest even when not in bloom. Whether used as a ground cover or a focal point in a shaded border, Brunnera macrophylla is a reliable choice for gardeners seeking beauty with minimal upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. 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