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Brunnera 'Silver Heart'

Brunnera 'Silver Heart' is a beautiful shade loving perennial admired for its striking silver foliage and delicate blue spring flowers. The heart shaped leaves create a bright display that illuminates shaded areas of New Zealand gardens. In spring the plant produces clusters of small blue flowers that resemble forget me not blooms. Brunnera 'Silver Heart' is perfect for gardeners wanting a reliable foliage plant that brings colour and texture to shady spaces.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Perennials
Height:40 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical, Woodland
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10846

How to grow Brunnera 'Silver Heart' in NZ

Brunnera 'Silver Heart' grows best in partial shade with fertile soil that retains moisture while draining well. In New Zealand gardens it performs particularly well beneath trees or in woodland style plantings. Choose a sheltered position protected from strong afternoon sun so the foliage remains lush. Water regularly while plants establish so the root system develops well.

Brunnera 'Silver Heart' care tips

Brunnera 'Silver Heart' is easy to maintain once established. Keep the soil lightly moist during warm weather so the foliage remains healthy. Apply a general garden fertiliser in spring to support fresh growth and flowering. Remove older leaves as needed to keep the clump tidy and encourage new foliage.

Brunnera 'Silver Heart' size, spacing, and growth rate

Brunnera 'Silver Heart' typically grows to around thirty to forty centimetres tall and spreads to about forty to fifty centimetres wide. It has a moderate growth rate and forms neat clumps of decorative foliage. For best results allow about forty centimetres between plants so they have room to develop fully. Over time the clumps expand to create a dense planting.

Landscaping uses for Brunnera 'Silver Heart'

Brunnera 'Silver Heart' is widely used in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and beneath trees. The bright silver leaves help lighten darker areas of the garden. It works beautifully combined with ferns, hostas, and other shade loving plants. The soft blue flowers add extra colour during spring.

Why buy Brunnera 'Silver Heart' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium Brunnera 'Silver Heart' plants that are grown to perform well in New Zealand conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery The Plant Company provides strong healthy plants ready to establish quickly in your garden. Customers receive expert advice, carefully grown plants, and fast nationwide delivery. When you choose {plant} from The Plant Company you can be confident you are purchasing quality plants.

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