About
Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' is a herbaceous perennial characterized by its predominantly silvery leaves, which lack a green border and feature subtle green veining. From February to June, it produces delicate clusters of five-petaled flowers. This variety is well-suited for use as ground cover.
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, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Best cultivated in full or dappled shade in woodland conditions which do not dry out. In full sun keep soil moist, mulched.
- Pruning
- Older leaves can be cut back in spring and during growing season to encourage new growth. Leave the plant to age in autumn to protect the crown. If overcrowded after a few years, in spring dig up carefully with a fork, tease out roots and select the heathiest clumps for replanting.
- Propagation
- Propagate from roots in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free