Your reaction to Brunnera 'Alexander's Great', a Siberian bugloss, is going to be nothing short of, "Wow!"
These heart-shaped leaves are so big and so uniquely colored, you may not believe that they're real. Each emerging leaf prettily spirals open into a neat teardrop shape. The silver foliage is etched with deep green veins, creating an exotic look in your garden or landscape. This giant plant makes a dramatic statement in your garden. It may be giant but it is not too big to use in containers.
The mound of foliage bears blooms for a short time in the spring, thriving most in shade or partial shade. Brunnera 'Alexander's Great' is also deer resistant, so you do not have to worry. Keep the soil well-drained and moist, and your brunnera will grow quickly, filling containers and borders with ease. Add Brunnera 'Alexander's Great' to your landscape for beautiful and elegant visual interest that will leave everyone who sees it stunned.
Genus | Brunnera |
Species | macrophylla |
Variety | 'Alexander's Great' |
ppaf | PP#25,789 |
Item Form | 1-Quart |
Zone | 4 - 9 |
Bloom Start to End | Mid Spring - Late Spring |
Habit | Mound-shaped |
Plant Height | 14 in |
Plant Width | 2 ft 6 in |
Foliage Color | Medium Green, Silver/Gray, Variegated |
Light Requirements | Part Shade, Shade |
Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
Resistance | Deer Resistance |
Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Ornamental |
Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Virgin Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, Idaho |