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'Sterling Silver' Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera)

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Description

  • Deer and rabbit resistant.
  • Container friendly size.
  • Shade garden interest.
  • Zones 3-8, part sun/shade, 14" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
Zone 3-8
Light part sun/shade
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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Description As a true silver-leafed plant, 'Sterling Silver' Siberian bugloss (or Brunnera) might be the iciest plant on the market. Large heart-shaped leaves are entirely silver with deep green veins, which shimmer even in full shade. Leaves are massive, reaching 7-8" wide in the summer, but don't be surprised if they look a little smaller in spring. The leaves don't fully develop until their spring flowers fade. But don't worry, the plant's forget-me-not-like flowers are worth waiting for.

Siberian bugloss, or Brunnera, are reliable and hardy shade perennials with silver foliage. Sprays of forget-me-not-like flowers rise above its low-mounding foliage in spring, which can be enjoyed alongside lungworts, foamflowers, or other spring bloomers. Given that it's low maintenance, deer resistant, and tolerant of shade, it's effortless to grow for gardeners of any level. Create an eclectic woodland garden by pairing it with other shade foliage plants, or plant it in masses for an attractive ground cover. However you use it, you can't go wrong! Details Botanical name: Brunnera 'Sterling Silver'
Patent: PP#31280
Common name: Heartleaf brunnera
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Shade (-4 hrs/day) to part shade (4-6 hrs/day)
Height x width: 10-14" X 20-24"
Flower color: Sky blue flowers
Foliage color: Silver with green veins
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Wet soils, rain gardens, proven winners, heat tolerant, ground covers, deer resistant, cold tolerant
Uses: Container gardening, edging, ground cover, mass planting, ornamental, small spaces, specimen, under planting, woodland How To Grow Soil: Average to humus-rich soil.
Light: Full to part shade - can tolerate six hours of indirect sun each day. Shade is necessary for healthy plants and abundant blooms. If exposed to more sun it will require moist soil or supplemental watering to keep foliage from burning.
Water: Moderate, prefers even moisture.
Spacing: Plant 2' apart.
Fertilizing: Grow in well-drained soil that is moderately fertile and humus-rich. Fertilizing at planting time or during the first growing season is not recommended. If soil is poor in quality a light scattering of garden fertilizer in spring should be sufficient.
Winterizing: Keep old foliage over winter to protect crowns. After the ground freezes, apply a loose layer of mulch - oak leaves, pine boughs, or straw. You can gradually remove mulch, and cut back old foliage in early spring.
Maintenance & pruning: When the clump starts to deteriorate in the center, it is time to divide it. Plants may be divided easily in early autumn. Plant crowns at soil level. Sometimes self seeds generously, but usually the seedlings have plain green leaves. Remove any green foliage that appears on variegated forms

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Customer Reviews

Based on 7 reviews
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K
K.D. (North Carolina)
Brunnera

It was beautiful. It arrived healthy. I mixed it in with my hostas.

C
C.J.
Happy with my purchase

I ordered several plants and received them in a timely manner. They were packaged well and arrived in perfect condition. The plants are healthy and well rooted. I am looking forward to seeing the plants, and especially the bugloss flourish in my garden.

J
J. (Missouri)
Sterling Silver Bugloss doing well after one month (and after another Winter)

I purchased 18 perennials in mid-May. Twelve different varieties.

This photo shows about a third of them and the Bugloss look the best. I'm happy with these after about five weeks.

EDIT: I am adding two additional photos. As you can see, the other plants died but the Bugloss managed to make it through a winter. I think I will buy more because they seem to survive the deer.

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K
K.R. (Pennsylvania)
Too early to tell

Just planted. Check back with me in the spring

Hello! We do have a guarantee on all our plants incase you have any trouble. Our fall guarantee covers plants received after September 1 until May 2024! If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would happily apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Our team would love to hear from you if you could reach out by contacting claims@greatgardenplants.com. Happy Gardening!
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D
D.J. (Texas)
Great plants, packaging needs to be reconsidered.

I ordered plants from several online sources this year. All were received in good condition, but those from Great Garden Plants took the longest to unpack, lost the lost stems during this process, and generated the most unrecyclable waste. Why? Stapling moisture retaining plastic to the pot is simply unnecessary. No other vendor does this. Proven winners itself does not do this. Please reconsider this step in your process.

Thank you for contacting us. We apologize you received plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, causing issues like this to sometimes occur. Please email pictures of any plant in question to claims@greatgardenplants.com, making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible.

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