Overview
Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Brunnera, part of the Boraginaceae family, with heart-shaped, often variegated foliage. Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include ground cover and underplanting.
About
Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring' is a clump-forming Brunnera with heart-shaped, often variegated foliage. It favours partial shade and performs best on neutral loam that remains moist. Fully hardy (H7), it suits north-facing, sheltered sites. It flowers in April to May.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Brunnera
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Heart-shaped, often variegated
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, underplanting
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring'
- Propagation
- Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring'?
Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring' need?
Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring' hardy in the UK?
Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Brunnera mac. 'Betty Bowring'?
Division.
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- Brunnera mac. 'Jack Frost'Siberian Bugloss
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- Brunnera macrophylla
