Product description
The 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.
This 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.
When 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.
Please 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.
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Brunnera 'Looking Glass'
Brunnera 'Looking Glass'
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Product description
The 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.
This 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.
When 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.
Please 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.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
If you find your hostas are being eaten by slugs and snails, brunnera is a fantastic alternative.
How to Water
Water young plants regularly until they are fully established. After this, water during particularly dry spells, especially if the plant isn’t in a shady spot.
How to Plant
Brunnera is a shade loving plant, so choose a cool spot and plant in moist but well-draining soil. Weed the area thoroughly and dig a hole slightly bigger than the root ball. Dig in some organic matter and position the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is at soil level before backfilling, firming down gently as you go. Water in well.
