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'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera

Brunnera macrophylla

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Overview

The Brunnera macrophylla 'Queen of Hearts' is a mounded shade perennial with heart-shaped silver leaves traced in dark green and baby blue spring flowers. It grows 16-18 inches tall and spreads 28-36 inches wide. Best in part shade to shade, it prefers average to fertile, consistently moist soil and is deer resistant. Hardy in USDA Zones 3a-4a.

Water Medium
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — It grows 16-18 inches tall and spreads 28-36 inches wide
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — Best in part shade to shade, it prefers average to fertile, consistently moist soil and is deer'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — Hardy in USDA Zones 3a-4a'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — The Brunnera macrophylla 'Queen of Hearts''Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — commonly referred to as 'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — is a refined shade perennial from the Proven Winners® collection'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — prized for foliage that seems to illuminate quiet garden spaces+20

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
1.3333334–1.5 Ft.
Mature width
2.3333333–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Boraginaceae

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'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — It grows 16-18 inches tall and spreads 28-36 inches wide
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — Best in part shade to shade, it prefers average to fertile, consistently moist soil and is deer
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — Hardy in USDA Zones 3a-4a
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — The Brunnera macrophylla 'Queen of Hearts'
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — commonly referred to as 'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — is a refined shade perennial from the Proven Winners® collection
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — prized for foliage that seems to illuminate quiet garden spaces
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — heart-shaped leaves carry a luminous silver overlay
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — traced with narrow dark green veining that gives each leaf depth and definition
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — making it substantial enough to read clearly in a shaded border without overwhelming neighboring
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — Gardeners frequently note how its bright leaves stand out beautifully in darker understory
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — spreading 28 to 36 inches wide
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — forget-me-not-like blossoms rise above the foliage
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — a touch of morning sun is generally tolerated
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — with full shade and consistently moist soil offering the most polished results
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — especially where afternoon shade protects the foliage from heat stress
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — Average to fertile soil is sufficient
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — this brunnera is considered easy to maintain
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — provided moisture remains even; a winter mulch is beneficial in colder exposures
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — and layered perennial borders
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — Its broad silver foliage pairs beautifully with hostas
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — and dark-leaved companions
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — creating contrast without relying solely on flowers
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla) — where its spreading habit can soften the rim as a spiller

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