About
Brunnera macrophylla 'Dawson's White' produces clumps of large, heart-shaped leaves that can reach widths of up to 15 cm, often featuring creamy-white edges. In spring, it showcases delicate clusters of small blue flowers reminiscent of forget-me-nots.
About the genus
Brunnera are herbaceous perennials that grow from rhizomes, characterized by their large, heart-shaped or ovate leaves at the base. In spring, they produce clusters of small, vivid blue flowers.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Best grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. A cool site in partial shade or shade is preferred
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in early spring or take root cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free