'Jack Frost' Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera)
Perennial
- Charming heart-shaped leaves with silver hues!
- Delicate, light blue flowers rise above the foliage.
- Durable and deer resistant ground cover.
- A breeze to maintain for beginners.
- Zones 3-8, part sun/shade, 15" tall x 15" wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 13,859
Common name: Heartleaf brunnera, largeleaf brunnera, Siberian bugloss, great forget-me-not
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Soil type: Average
Soil moisture: Average to moist
Height x width: 12-15" X 12-15"
Flower color: Sky blue flowers
Foliage color: Silver with green veins
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Heat tolerant, ground covers, deer resistant, rain gardens
Uses: Container gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, ornamental, small spaces, specimen, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Grows well in part-sun to full shade.
Water: Moderate, prefers even moisture. Keep moist to prevent leaf burning in the heat.
Spacing: 15" apart.
Fertilizing: We do not recommend fertilizing, especially in the first year, but an application of slow-release fertilizer is acceptable in early spring for nutrient-deficient soils.
Winterizing: Place extra mulch at the base of the plant. Keep old foliage over winter to protect crowns. 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 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:
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:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I received 6 of these plants 2 of which arrived dead. Once planted they are managed to die within a few days. I emailed customer service and have not heard back. Would not recommend.
Hello! We're sorry that you have 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, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Our customer service team is working diligently to respond to every email that we receive. If you have emailed these photos to [email protected] one of our team members will respond to your message in the order it was received. Happy Gardening!
I was really disappointed with my Jack Frost plant. It arrived completely dead and no chance of survival even though I tried to revive it. I realize plants can experience some stress during shipping but this was beyond normal shipping stress.I was looking forward to adding it to my garden, so receiving it in this condition was very disappointing.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
My brunnera all died in the first 2 weeks and were very “leggy” when recived. The hostas I ordered are doing fine. Planted in the same bed at the same time
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping!
Was super happy with all aspects of this purchase, from purchasing to delivery to how well the Jack Frost brunnera is doing in its new home!
Got plants on Thursday, immediately planted them, they didnt look good, stressed for sure. Today is saturday and they have not perked up at all, leafs are turning black. Not very happy.
Packed fairly well. Two plants arrived near death, however.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
To be honest I was underwhelmed with the size of the plants I received. The condition was fine but i think I could have got larger plants in a similar condition and price at the local nursery
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
This plant arrived with a few black spots I cut off. Planted it next to some other well established Jack Frost and it’s thriving. Gave it a few good watering sessions and it’s very happy.
The good thing is the plants came. The box had three Siberian Bugloss plants. Two of the plants had a fair amount of the leaves with dry black edges. I planted them a day after I got them. They obviously didn't like their new home. One of the plants died immediately while the other one in the same area lived. The third plant lived a few more days but then became a wilted black mess on the ground. I think this plant may be too delicate to survive in Maryland's heat and humidiy.
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Healthy plants
I ordered Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss after seeing them at Laurentzen Gardens in Omaha. They are perfect under my big oak tree. I was amazed with the perfect condition of them at delivery. Well done!
Beautiful, healthy plants. Well packaged for shipping. I think the plants from Great Garden Plants are the best plants I have received through the mail.
Not only did the deer feed on the three plants I ordered, but only the plant in the
"Proven Winners" pot still has any leaves. The other two you sent in plain black pots are less drought tolerant and more attractive to deer.
We're sorry that the deer enjoyed your plants before you could. Young plants are especially susceptible to deer damage, so we highly recommend protecting new plants in areas with high deer traffic. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please send your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
I got these to go under my front window. I have them paired with Hellebore, coral bells and some ferns. I feel like they really brought the space together and added needed depth to a narrow space. I will be ordering more!
The plants arrived in a good packaging, however 5 plants were damaged. I did receive a quick reply to my inquiry. I have closely tended to their care and they are slowly recovering.
I can never find unique plants like Jack Frost Brunnera in my area so I have to do a lot of ordering online. I am so thrilled to have found Great Garden Plants this season. This is only my second order with them but after the first time I was convinced that this is a quality company. My plants arrived very well packaged and hydrated. They were nice, large plants and very healthy root systems both times I ordered. All the plants have settled in and are thriving in my gardens. I'm so glad to have found this company. Five stars all the way!!
Nice size plants. Growing well.
Hi purchased jackfrost to try and brighten up an area underneath a redbud tree that was a little hard to Garden In And so far all 6 plants have performed beautifully.
'Jack Frost' Siberian Bugloss
The plants arrived well packaged. They are thriving now after being planted about a month or so ago. I couldn’t be happier with how they look.
Beautiful plant. Arrived in good condition. If I can just keep the squirrels away from it. They tend to chase each other in that area.
The plants arrived safely & in good condition. I never expected the leaves to be so large—it would have been very helpful if a description of the size was more detailed. I have other Jack Frost varieties that are much smaller leafed—Bugloss came as a disappointed surprise.
Hello! Thank you for your feedback. We will look into adding more detailed descriptions, such as leaf size. This plant description does note that the mature size of the plant is 15-18' X 18'. We're sorry to hear that you are disappointed. If you have any further questions or concerns, please email us a [email protected]. Happy Gardening!
Beautiful plant! I was not sure the plants were going to make it as I was not able to take care of them as properly as I should the first couple weeks, but they bounced back and are growing nicely.
The delivery of Bugloss was delayed 3 times (FedEx) and plants very dry and stressed. It had been very hot weather. Two out of three narrowly survived and are doing well. I was disappointed that one didn’t make it.
Hello Kathryn! We offer a 30 day gurantee on all of our plants. If your plant arrived dead due to delays by FedEx or died within its first 30 days in your garden let us know by contacting our team at [email protected]. We'll be happy to help you further from there. We appreacite your feedback!
I have received three shipments of plants and all have been beautiful except one plant and I am still hoping it will survive. Its a total of 19 plants now.
I hit the jackpot with this beautiful silvery plant. Absolutely gorgeous.
My jack of Diamonds is looking so good!!! He was placed under my new Rose Mallow and he loves it. You can watch my video on YouTube at the https://youtube.com/user/tiffgm