Brunnera 'Alexanders Great'
Giant silver-veined shade leaves
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Brunnera 'Alexanders Great'
- Make a massive, highly architectural statement in the shade with the absolutely enormous, heavily silver-veined, spectacular heart-shaped leaves of this giant perennial.
- Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' is a highly prized, supersized variety that creates phenomenal, jaw-dropping contrast when planted alongside solid green hostas and ferns.
- This brunnera produces a beautiful, delicate spray of bright blue, star-like flowers in the spring, adding a wonderful, romantic touch above the striking foliage.
- It is phenomenally vigorous and forms a massive, dense, weed-suppressing clump, making it the ultimate, zero-fuss hero for large, shaded woodland areas.
- Incredibly resilient and highly slug-resistant compared to hostas, it provides a breathtaking, low-maintenance foliage display that lasts the entire growing season.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' typically reaches a mature height of 40 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' prefers a sheltered spot in partial to full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' prefers moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Brunnera 'Alexanders Great' is fully hardy (H7), enduring temperatures below -20°C. It thrives uniformly across all regions of the UK without the need for winter protection.
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