Common Name: “Brunnera Heartleaf”
(Heartleaf Brunnera) Brunnera 'Jack Frost' PP13,859 is one of the most outstanding foliage perennials ever. The leaves are a frosted silver color with light green veins that break up the silvery overlay. The leaves of 'Jack Frost' PP13,859 look like cracked porcelain. The leaves shimmer in the sunlight and brighten any shady area. Blue forget-me-not flowers are an added bonus in the spring.
Flower Color: Blue
Height: 1-2 Feet
Spread: 1-2 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Brunnera Heartleaf Growing Tips:
Brunnera 'Jack Frost' PP13859 is a woodland plant that should be grown in shaded areas where the soil is rich and consistently moist. In northern climates, morning sun is acceptable as long as the soil do not dry out. Very little care is needed once Brunnera is established. Old foliage should be cut back in the spring rather than in the fall. The old foliage will help to protect the plant during the winter months. A winter mulch is also recommended. Propagation is by division.
'Jack Frost' Characteristics & Attributes
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Design Use
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Specimen
- Border
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