Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom'

Siberian Bugloss

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Common Name:

Siberian Bugloss

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Variegated Green Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

30 cm

Maximum width:

40 cm

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom') - Description

The leaves of Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom' PPAF have a creamy yellow margin with a light "frosting" over the remainder of the leaves giving the plant a silver and gold appearance. Dainty blue flowers float above the plant in the spring as the leaf margins lighten to a creamy white. 'King's Ransom' PPAF is jointly introduced by Terra Nova and Walters Gardens, Inc. Its size makes it the perfect choice for combination containers as well as for mass plantings.

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom') - Blooming

Flowers in the spring and often times well into summer, especially when grown with partial shade. The flowers resemble Forget-Me-Nots with their yellow centers and blue, almost translucent petals.

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom') - Growth

Rhizomatous perennials. Can take full sun in cooler climates; otherwise needs partial shade. Can reach up to 1 1/2 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide. Grow Brunnera in a border, or as a groundcover.

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom') - Planting

Freeze the seeds before sowing. Once established, freely sows on its own. Can also sow seeds in containers in a cold frame in early spring. Conduct division in spring as well. Propagate B. macrophylla in winter from root cuttings.

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom') - Pest

Uncommon.

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom') - Interesting facts

Their flowers resemble Forget-Me-Nots, but the leaves of Brunnera are much larger, and more showy.