brunnera, chinese forget-me-not

Brunnera is a lovely, mounded, clump forming perennial that is capable of illuminating shady spots with heart-shaped foliage covered in silver-white markings and veins. Blooms are like baby blue forget-me-nots above reflective, fuzzy, bold textured foliage. It’s a great deer resistant alternative to Hosta. Shop our selection of Brunnera varieties online now.

Plant in well-drained, nutrient rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water, once a week the first year. Use Plant-tone and Iron-tone in spring or at planting; apply Osmocote in summer. Deadhead spent flowers for neat appearance. Mulch 1-2” to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. Divide in spring or fall when necessary. Propagation prohibited.