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Brunnera 'Looking Glass'

Brunnera 'Looking Glass' is a beautiful shade loving perennial admired for its striking silvery leaves highlighted with green veins and its sprays of delicate sky blue flowers in spring. The shimmering foliage provides season long interest and brightens darker areas of the garden. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, it is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, borders, and containers.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical
Plant type:Perennials
Height:40 cm
Spread:40 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Shade
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku14459

How to grow Brunnera 'Looking Glass' in NZ

Brunnera 'Looking Glass' grows best in partial to full shade with fertile, humus rich, well drained soil that remains consistently moist. Improve the soil with compost before planting and mulch annually to retain moisture. Water during extended dry periods and apply a balanced fertiliser each spring to encourage lush foliage.

Brunnera 'Looking Glass' care tips

Remove old or damaged leaves as required to keep plants tidy and cut away spent flower stems after flowering. Maintain even soil moisture throughout the growing season and divide established clumps every few years to rejuvenate the plant and create additional specimens.

Brunnera 'Looking Glass' size, spacing, and growth rate

Brunnera 'Looking Glass' typically grows 30 to 45 centimetres tall and 40 to 50 centimetres wide. Space plants 40 to 50 centimetres apart to allow the attractive foliage to spread naturally. Growth is moderate, with plants gradually forming dense clumps.

Landscaping uses for Brunnera 'Looking Glass'

Brunnera 'Looking Glass' is ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, courtyard gardens, containers, and beneath trees. The striking silver foliage combines beautifully with hostas, ferns, astilbes, and other shade loving perennials.

Why buy Brunnera 'Looking Glass' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery and supplies premium quality Brunnera 'Looking Glass' plants that are grown for exceptional health and long term garden performance. Every plant is carefully selected before dispatch and securely packaged for fast nationwide delivery. Our experienced team provides expert advice and dependable customer service to help your garden thrive.

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