Brunnera macrophylla 'MR. MORSE'^®

Brunnera macrophylla 'MR. MORSE'®
brunnera, Siberian bugloss

SIZE/TYPE	low or groundcovering
USUAL HEIGHT	0.2-0.3m
USUAL WIDTH	0.2-0.4m
LEAVES	deciduous broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	varigated:green and silver
FLOWERS	less showy but noticeable
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	white
BLOOMING TIME	April - May
LOCATION	semi-shade to shade
USDA zone (lowest)	3 (down to -40°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Perennials

Mr.Morse^® is a new patented variety of brunnera with flowers different to many other varieties. Its forget-me-not-like flowers are not blue but pure white which makes it stand apart from all known brunneras registered so far. They come out on approximately 20 cm tall thin stems from early to mid spring. It was found as a naturally occurring mutation among other brunneras by Chris Ghyselen in Belgium.

Not every garden enthusiast is looking for flowers when planting brunneras. This rhizomatous perennial is mostly popular for its medium large, soft, slightly pubescent, heart-shaped leaves. They are mid green with silvery marbling letting the original green colour appear only at the margins and as veins.

It does best in semi-shade or full shade which brightens up with its uniquely coloured leaves. It is not invasive, does not travel around the garden with shoots or seed itself off. Brunneras with variegated foliage take much longer to make a real ground cover. You need more plants to spread in the desired area to create a silvery-green carpet. It needs cool, humus-rich, well-drained, moist soil. Protected in the USA as PP19,947 and in Europe by PBR 25449. Fully hardy to -40°C (USDA zone 3).

Last update 24-01-2010

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