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Variegated Siberian Bugloss

Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata'

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Overview

Brunnera mac. 'Variegata', a shade-loving perennial, presents heart-shaped leaves splashed with creamy-white margins. This Variegated Siberian Bugloss blooms clusters of forget-me-not-like, sky-blue flowers in spring. It reaches 12-15 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inches, making it ideal for understory plantings and woodland gardens. It thrives in zones 3-8, preferring moist, well-drained soil. Adds texture and contrast to shaded areas.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 2–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — This Variegated Siberian Bugloss blooms clusters of forget-me-not-like, sky-blue flowers in
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — It reaches 12-15 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inchesVariegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — 'Variegata', a shade-loving perennial, presents heart-shaped leaves splashed with creamy-whiteVariegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — Its variegated leaves also complement well with solid-colored foliage plantsVariegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — shade-tolerant perennial prized for its striking foliage and airy blue flowersVariegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — It thrives in zones 3-8, preferring moist, well-drained soilVariegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — Brunnera 'Variegata' prefers a planting site with fertile+15

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — This Variegated Siberian Bugloss blooms clusters of forget-me-not-like, sky-blue flowers in
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — It reaches 12-15 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inches
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — 'Variegata', a shade-loving perennial, presents heart-shaped leaves splashed with creamy-white
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — Its variegated leaves also complement well with solid-colored foliage plants
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — shade-tolerant perennial prized for its striking foliage and airy blue flowers
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — It thrives in zones 3-8, preferring moist, well-drained soil
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — Brunnera 'Variegata' prefers a planting site with fertile
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — forget-me-not-like flowers emerge
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — It spreads slowly to form a clump that can be up to 12 to 24 inches wide
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — or to be used as a ground cover in a cool
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — This cultivar is hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 8 and exhibits a relatively low-maintenance
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — blue flowers in the garden
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — adding significant visual interest and texture to the landscape.<br><br>During the spring
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — The leaves can grow up to 5 to 7 inches in width
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — Adds texture and contrast to shaded areas
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — the plant's attractive variegated foliage remains impactful throughout the growing season
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — giving it a luminous effect in shadowed garden spaces
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — allowing landscape designers to create depth and interest in shade garden compositions
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — scientifically known as Brunnera macrophylla 'Variegata'
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — providing continuous interest even after blooms fade.<br><br>For optimal growth
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — making it a fantastic underplanting for taller shade-tolerant shrubs or trees
Variegated Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera Macrophylla 'Variegata') — making it ideal for understory plantings and woodland gardens
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