Brunnera macrophylla 'Mr. Morse'

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:

40 cm

Maximum width:

40 cm

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Mr. Morse') - Description

Brunnera macrophylla 'Mr. Morse' is an elegant white flowering version of the popular Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'. The exquisite foliage consists of dark green heart shaped leaves that are frosted with a silver overlay. Green veins of the leaves give a crackle like finish to the silvered foliage. 'Mr. Morse' offers three seasons of interest with pearl white flowers in the spring and dazzling deer-resistant foliage that looks great right up to frost!

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Mr. Morse') - 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 'Mr. Morse') - 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 'Mr. Morse') - 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 'Mr. Morse') - Pest

Uncommon.

Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla 'Mr. Morse') - Interesting facts

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