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How to Grow Brunnera in Your Shade Garden

By stacy ling

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Brighten your shade garden with Brunnera! This guide provides expert tips on growing and caring for this beautiful, low-maintenance perennial with its stunning foliage. 

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Brunnera macrophylla, commonly called Siberian Bugloss, is a rhizomatous perennial that typically grows in a dense, mounded form. Its most striking feature is the profusion of small, sky-blue flowers that bloom in airy sprays above the foliage.

Hardiness Zone Brunnera is well-suited for a variety of climates, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8. This makes it a versatile choice for gardeners across a wide range of regions.

Light Requirements Brunnera is a shade-loving plant that thrives in conditions that mimic its woodland origins. Ideally, it should be planted in a location that receives partial to full shade.

Soil Well-drained soil is crucial for Brunnera’s health and vigor. It prefers soil that is rich in organic matter, which helps to retain moisture while preventing the roots from becoming waterlogged.

Watering Brunnera Consistent moisture is essential for Brunnera, especially during the first growing season and in hot, dry periods. From experience, they don’t love to completely dry out in the heat of summer!

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Fertilizing Brunnera Brunnera does not need to be fertilized if you focus on providing the plant with good-quality soil. Amend the soil with compost, and leaf mold, then top it off with fresh mulch.

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Dividing Brunnera Dividing your brunnera plant every few years helps to maintain its vigor and prevent overcrowding. This is best done in early spring or fall.

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