Long gone are the days when 6 acres were just usable space for vegetable beds. Now the concept of landscape design has entered our lives, and gardeners are trying to outdo each other in the beauty and neatness of their garden plots.
Brunnera macrophylla is one of the most good options creation flower arrangements. It, unlike its capricious tropical counterparts, comes from our temperate latitudes, so it requires minimal care and does not require special growing conditions.
Bathonic description of the plant
( Brunnera macrophylla) belongs to the borage family and is a perennial herbaceous plant up to 50 cm high. The natural habitat of brunners is deciduous and coniferous forests or places near water bodies. It tolerates shade well, loves a sufficient amount of moisture, and is not afraid of frost. Its lifespan in one place is up to 15 years.Externally, Brunnera is a bush consisting of leaves growing on long, pubescent petioles. The leaves are large, different shades green, heart-shaped. Brunnera blooms with small sky-blue flowers collected in inflorescences. Due to the resemblance of flowers to forget-me-nots, it is called forget-me-not.
Types and varieties of brunners with photographs
There are only three species of Brunner in the borage family:
- Brunnera macrophylla). Habitat: Caucasus. There they call it the Caucasian forget-me-not. This is the most decorative of all brunner. Based on it, the main varieties that are popular with gardeners have been bred.
- Brunnera sibirica(Brunnera sibirica). It grows naturally in Western and Eastern Siberia. This variety is also cultivated, but it is less popular because with the end of flowering its leaves lose their decorative effect, unlike large-leaved Brunnera.
- Brunner eastern(Brunnera orientalis). Her homeland is Türkiye and the countries of the Middle East. It grows only in the wild and is not cultivated.
Plant varieties
Photo. Brunnera macrofolia
There are a few more varieties of brunners than types, let's look at each variety separately
Jack Frost. It is distinguished by the color of its leaves - silver with dark green veins. Decorates the garden from early spring to the end of September. Maximum size leaves reach by mid-June. Next to this variety of brunnera, it is better to plant plants with monochromatic leaves - fern, bergenia, heuchera.
Variegata. Very decorative leaves are green with a wide white-cream border, in some places extending onto the green part of the leaf. The disadvantage of this variety is that the leaves burn closer to August.
Looking Glass. The whitish leaf has almost no green inclusions. It is distinguished by its short stature - up to 30 cm. It tolerates both sun and shade equally well.
Kings Ransom. The leaves are bluish-silver in color, very large. Flowering is abundant. If you plant it in the shade, it will remain decorative until autumn, its color will not fade.
Millennium Silber. The surface of the leaf is dotted with large silvery-white spots.
Silver Hut. The bush is low - 35-40 cm. The leaves are heart-shaped, silvery with thin dark green veins. Unlike other brunners, this variety is demanding on the composition of the soil and needs watering. Grows in partial shade and sun.
Choosing a place on a personal plot for planting
This plant is mainly planted along paths.
As an ornamental plant, Brunnera is planted in flower beds, along paths, in a word, wherever you want to decorate the area. When choosing a location, pay attention to the variety and recommendations for light conditions. Some varieties can grow equally well in the sun and in the shade, for others partial shade is recommended, and for others you need to look for a place in the shade. In a sunny place, the plant feels best next to a pond.
Shade varieties can be planted along a fence or against the wall of a house where the sun rarely shines. A place near the house where rainwater drains is arranged. The best place to plant Brunnera is where it is sunny in the first half of the day and then shaded. Then it will retain the beauty of its leaves throughout the season.
Planting Brunnera macrophylla
Brunnera should be planted in July - early August. She is not very picky about soils, but still prefers heavy, moist loamy soils.
Spring planting of brunner is contraindicated, since at this time the plant is very vulnerable to pests and diseases. But if you decide to do this, then you need to replant it only with a large earthen lump. The time for planting is evening or a cloudy, dry day.
When planting, the brunnera should be divided, this will rejuvenate the plant. When flowering ends, its above-ground part is cut off and the root is dug up. To free it from the soil, place it in a container with water, wash the root well and remove old and rotten roots.
Then it is cut into pieces with a sharp sterile knife or divided according to the natural collapse of the bush. It is important that on each cutting there is a bud of future growth.
Parts of the divided rhizome are planted in the prepared holes and buried. Immediately after planting, abundant watering is needed. The soil where Brunnera is planted must be mulched with tree bark, sawdust, ash or limestone.
How to care for Brunnera macrophylla
The main thing in caring for Brunnera macrophylla is its weeding
Caring for brunnera is simple - it doesn’t even always need to be watered if it is planted in the right place. The structural feature of brunnera is its wide leaf plate, which means the plant evaporates a lot of moisture. If Brunnera grows in the shade on moist soil, then watering for it should be moderate and only in dry summers. But a plant growing in a sunny place needs to be watered more often, otherwise it will lose its decorative qualities. For some brunnera varieties, natural precipitation is sufficient.
Brunnera macrophylla needs weeding; there are always a lot of weeds around it. It is not recommended to loosen the soil under it - its roots are located too close to the surface of the earth and may be damaged.
Methods of propagation of Brunnera macrofolia
Brunera is propagated by seeds and by dividing the bush. Self-sowing of seeds is sometimes possible. Plants grown from them may have different leaf colors - not necessarily the mother's color. But, as a rule, the seeds do not have time to ripen before the onset of cold weather. Therefore, if you want to plant it this way, it is better to buy seeds in the store. They are usually sown in open ground before winter. Before spring planting they need stratification. They should be kept in the refrigerator for three to four months.
It is much easier to propagate Brunnera macrophylla by dividing the bush. The propagation process is described above, in the “Planting Brunnera” section. After planting and before the onset of cold weather, the brunnera will take root and take root, and next year it will bloom.
Growing problems, diseases and pests
Quite often, large leaf burner is affected by powdery mildew.
Problems can arise if Brunnera is planted in too sunny a place, its leaves begin to fade and dry out and eventually die.
Among the diseases, Brunnera is affected by powdery mildew and brown spot. This occurs from excess moisture. It is necessary to remove the infected leaves and treat the plant with a fungicide.
Pests that can attack brunnera are aphids and whiteflies. They are fought with insecticides, such as Karbofos.
Brunnera macrophylla in landscape design
Landscape designers use it in borders - low-growing varieties can be planted along garden paths or around the house.
Brunners are very popular when constructing an alpine slide or rock garden. Its silvery leaves set off the reddish stone very beautifully.
The best place to land ornamental plant there will be an artificial or natural reservoir.
In a composition, Brunnera goes well with bright colors. flowering plants– this can be multi-flowered spurge, irises, daffodils, lungwort.
With its participation, you can create an imitation of a forest meadow on your site - a “forget-me-not paradise”, combining it with alpine or colored forget-me-not. They have the same flowering period, but the shades of blue are slightly different from each other.
In mixborders, brunnera can be combined with fern, hydrangea and some varieties of juniper.
The end of flowering of Brunnera macrophylla and preparation for winter
Brunnera macrophylla begins to bloom in July. Withered peduncles are cut off, leaving only the leaf mass. The leaves do not lose their decorative properties and decorate the area before the onset of cold weather.
Its leaves do not die off on their own, so they need to be cut off. The plant overwinters well under snow, but it is still better to mulch it with sawdust, leaves, peat or humus.
Gardeners know how difficult it is to choose a flower arrangement for your garden. A popular plant is brunera landscape design, photo and description of the flower will allow you to make a choice in its favor. It is important to know how to care for brunera depending on the season. This will create beautiful flower bed in your landscape.
General information about Bruner
On this moment, most designers prefer perennial and unpretentious plants. One of these is the Bruner flower (Brunnera). This flower belongs to the Borachnikov family. In Russia, the following types of brunnera are grown: large-leaved (B. macrophylla) and Siberian (B. sibirica).
This plant is winter-hardy and can easily withstand frosts. In spring, flowering begins early, thanks to this, brunera will make your garden beautiful even at the very beginning of spring. The flower looks great because of its large and beautiful leaves. This plant is popularly called Forget-me-not, because Brunera and Forget-me-not belong to the same family.
What to plant Brunnera with? You can combine different flowers with it to create beautiful composition. Popular varieties include:
- ferns;
- Rogers;
- Volzhanka
In landscape design, Brunnera looks good in different compositions. Therefore, you can choose one or two plant varieties to create an interesting flower bed.
The plant is planted in separate areas for flowers, near the house. Some owners decorate the paths along which the flower grows.
Brunera flower - planting and care in open ground
Brunera is absolutely unpretentious to the place of future landing. But if you want to decorate your garden even more with this flower, then it is better to plant it in a shaded place, only occasionally illuminated by direct sunlight, in clay, moist soil. In this case, the plant will grow faster.
Under such conditions, the brunera will not need to be watered for a long time, unless there is a drought. If the flower is in complete shade, then growth will be noticeably worse.
When planted in full sun, brunera may dry out even with abundant watering. If you then transplant it into a more appropriate place and continue to water abundantly, then most likely the flower will soon return to its normal state and grow its leaves back.
Brunera can be planted near the house, because it is not afraid of water flowing from the roof. Also, there is almost never very fertile land near the house. Brunera is not too fond of very fertile lands and excessively abundant food (such as fresh manure). If planted in the right place, the plant can grow for more than 15 years.
Usually there are no difficulties with caring for brunera. At correct landing, the plant grows very quickly, and after a while it begins to oppress not only weeds, but also neighboring cultivated plants. To prevent this from happening, when planting, a very large area is allocated for its growth. When the long-term flowering of brunera (a little more than 3 weeks) ends, you need to remove the flower stalks and withered leaves. They will grow back in late summer. In the photo, the brunera in landscape design is interestingly combined with other plants.
If you planted large-leaved brunera, then at the end of flowering the foliage does not fall off and the flower has a very attractive appearance until late autumn. But unlike other varieties, it grows more slowly and therefore, you should not loosen the soil around it very much.
In winter, if the flower is not completely covered with snow, it is worth covering with mulch. As soon as snow falls or warm weather arrives, remove the mulch and loosen the soil around the brunnera a little.
These flowers get sick very rarely. But if you water the flower too much, or there is heavy rain, the plant may be damaged powdery mildew or brown spot.
Of the pests, Brunnera is only sometimes attacked by aphids, slugs and whiteflies.
Today, even in gardening with considerable experience, it is difficult to find an area that is not landscaped with elements of landscape design. In addition to growing vegetables and berries, gardeners are increasingly decorating their plots with various ornamental crops.
Brunnera has gained great popularity due to its decorativeness and unpretentiousness. This plant can withstand frosts down to -30 degrees. Without losing its appearance or degenerating, it can grow in one comfortable place for up to 15 years.
Brunnera belongs to the borage family. It is a low shrub with heart-shaped leaves on rather tall pubescent petioles. The height of the bushes can reach 60 cm. In the wild, it adorns the banks of rivers, lakes and streams, but can also be found in pine, fir and beech forests.
Named after Samuel Brunner, a botanist from Switzerland. But among gardeners the name “forget-me-not” has stuck because of the similarity of the flowers. External difference only that the forget-me-not has a yellow center of the flower, and the brunnera has a white center.
Types and varieties of brunners
Brunnera macrophylla— its homeland is the Caucasus. Externally it is small bush about 40 cm tall with a powerful rhizome, from which densely pubescent stems with dark green, pointed, heart-shaped leaves extend to the sides. Flowers ranging from lilac to dark blue with a white spot in the center are collected in panicles. The flowering period is from the end of April to the end of June. It is most popular among gardeners, since the leaves do not change color until deep frost.
Siberian Brunnera (Brunnera sibirica)- owes its name to its place of origin - Western and Eastern Siberia. Its long and strong rhizome develops a whole network underground, the shoots from which cover the ground with a carpet of plants. Does not form a bush. Flowers of a dark blue color rise above the wrinkled and dense leaves in panicle inflorescences. Prefers shady, damp places. The flowering process lasts from the end of May for a month. Then the plant almost dries out, but from mid-August it is covered with new greenery, which it preserves until frost.
Oriental Brunnera (Brunnera orientalis)- Homeland is the countries of the Middle East. It is not particularly decorative, therefore it is not used as a decoration for areas, but grows only in the natural environment.
Since of all the species the most attractive for landscaping is Brunnera macrophylla, it became the basis for the development of various varieties.
Jack Frost— “Frost” is translated from English as “frost.” The variety bears this name for a reason: the leaves look as if covered with frost - green veins on a silver background. It forms a fairly large bush, reaching 60 cm in height. It blooms from May to June and is characterized by increased frost resistance.
To preserve the decorative appearance of the leaves, constant moisture is necessary. Therefore, the northern part of the site, protected from prolonged exposure to sunlight, where water stagnates during rains, is quite suitable for planting. It is not worth planting in full shade, as well as in full sun.
Variegata- low variety - up to 35 cm. The leaves are emerald green with a transition to white at the edges.
Prefers partial shade. When planted in a sunny place, the leaves will burn and lose their decorative effect. It can also completely lose its leaves in case of drought.
Looking glass— translated as “mirror.” The height is only from 20 to 35 cm. The color of the leaves is dominated by a silver tint. The flowers are pale blue with a diameter of 5 to 7 mm.
Shady and semi-shady places are suitable for planting. The bushes hold their shape well and are quite resistant to fungal infections. Excellent for decorating borders and shaded parts of rockeries.
Kings Ransom- shrub from 40 to 55 cm in height. The leaves are large with dark green veins on a light gray background, creamy at the edges. Is different abundant flowering from late April to mid-June. In warm autumn weather, flowering may resume, but in this case it is better to remove the inflorescences so that the plant does not lose strength before winter. Grows well in partial shade with regular watering.
Millennium Silber— the emerald leaves of this variety are covered with a scattering of small white spots closer to the edge, which makes it more recognizable among the others. Growing conditions are the same as for other varieties.
Silver Hut— if you translate the name from English into Russian, it will sound like “silver heart.” Anyone who sees the leaves of this Brunnera variety will immediately understand why it was called that. It’s as if dozens of silver hearts with a thin green edge and veins frame the flower stalks. The bush reaches 40 cm in height and up to half a meter in diameter. Thanks to the dense leaf blade, it can withstand even direct sunlight and is not afraid of excess moisture. It is not demanding on soil acidity.
Choosing a place to plant brunners
Brunnera flowers are usually planted in flower beds, near fences and garden paths - it will look great in any part of the garden. Before planting Brunnera in a prepared place, study its characteristics and location requirements - it all depends on the variety you choose.
A huge advantage of brunnera is that it feels comfortable in partial shade and in places of high soil moisture. That is, where most plants will either be inhibited in growth or become sick with a fungus. Therefore, with its help you can improve those corners of the garden where the sun only peeks in the first half of the day.
Planting Brunnera macrophylla
The most optimal time for planting brunnera in open ground is from July to early August. Brunner does not require any specific soil for planting, but it is still better if the soil is moist, loamy and heavy.
Brunner is strictly forbidden to plant in the spring, since during this period it is extremely susceptible various diseases and pests. But if you still decide to plant Brunnera in spring period, then it is better to do this together with the lump of earth in which it grew before transplantation. It is better to plant brunnera on a cloudy day or any other day, but in the evening.
When planting a flower, you should definitely divide it - this will rejuvenate the plant. After flowering, the ground part of the brunnera is cut off and the roots are dug up. You should rinse the dug roots well and remove rotten and old parts. Next, cut the main root into pieces. Delenki must have buds of future shoots.
The cut parts of the root (divisions) are placed in previously prepared holes and buried. It is very important to remember to thoroughly water the areas with buried roots. The soil can be mulched so that the young shoots do not experience a lack of moisture and overheating.
Landing is carried out as follows:
- The above-ground part is cut off, leaving 10-12 cm.
- The rhizome is dug up and washed in a large container with water.
- Defective areas of roots are removed.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully divide the rhizome (easier along the line of natural collapse of the bush) so that each part has at least one bud.
- The cuttings are planted in the soaked holes and buried in soil so as not to cover the root collar.
The plant is so unpretentious that it does not even need watering, if, of course, it is planted in a good place. The overgrown Brunnera will not particularly allow weeds. But you still need to monitor the weeds and weed as necessary. The only thing that won't hurt is successful cultivation Brunners are mulch for hot summers and winters.
It is strictly forbidden to dig up or loosen the soil under the brunnera - you can damage the roots, which are usually located close to the surface of the earth. Before wintering, it is better to cut off the above-ground parts, leaving stumps about 12 cm long.
In spring you can scatter granules complex fertilizer directly on the snow to speed up the growing season and a more saturated color of the leaves.
Reproduction of brunners
Brunnera propagates vegetatively (by dividing the bush) and by seeds. Favorable time for planting and replanting occurs after the end of the flowering period, that is, in August. By this time, the laying of future shoots is just ending. If it is necessary to plant a bush earlier, then it should be dug up with a large reserve and transported without covering it with an earthen ball.
Propagation by seeds is more painstaking work, since self-seeding rarely occurs. The seeds ripen around the end of July. For normal germination, they need stratification for 3-4 months, so Brunnera needs to be sown before winter.
Diseases and pests
Drying of the foliage of brunnera, if it is planted in a sunny area, cannot be called a disease. Rather, these are problems due to violations of agricultural technology, which are eliminated by transplanting the plant to more favorable conditions.
But fungal infections in the form of powdery mildew or brown spot are a real scourge in rainy summers. Even such a plant, which is tolerant of excess moisture in the ground, is not able to resist fungal infections at high humidity and low air temperatures.
The fungus spreads very quickly. Therefore, in order to prevent the plant from losing its decorative appearance, all affected parts should be removed and treated with Bordeaux mixture or other suitable means. As a preventive measure, you can spray it with phytosporin once every 2 weeks.
Insect pests can include aphids (especially if there are a lot of ants in the area), whiteflies or leafminers. “Green soap” or tar solution will help against aphids. Against the rest, it is better to stock up on several bags of complex insecticides in advance.
Brunner in landscape design
The plant looks spectacular along paths and will decorate any alpine slide or rockery. It also looks magnificent as a lower tier in multi-story flower beds. Beneficially shades tall flowering perennials in mixborders. Pairs well with wild garlic, ferns, juniper and bitterweed.
All varieties of brunners feel comfortable near bodies of water, making their shores airy green. Only this one plant can transform any nondescript area into an elegant and elegant one for a long time and without much hassle.
End of flowering and preparation for winter
Brunnera macrophylla stops blooming in the summer, in July. Withered flowers need to be cut, leaving only the leaves. Leaves, unlike flowers, do not lose their beauty until the onset of cold weather.
With the arrival of cold weather, the leaves of brunnera should also be cut off, since they will not fall off on their own. After the leaves of the flower are completely cut off, it can be prepared for wintering. Brunner can survive the winter on her own, but she could use some extra help. It is enough to simply mulch the soil with sawdust, leaves or humus.
Flower growers fell in love with Brunnera because of its variegated foliage and small blue flowers that appear in early spring. It is also unpretentious in care, and the variety of varieties allows you to decorate your flower garden and create a beautiful site design.
Description
Brunnera is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Gimletaceae family. Named after the Swiss scientist Samuel Brunner.
Siberian and large-leaved brunnera are used to create borders.
The plant is not large, reaches a height of up to half a meter with wide-heart-shaped leaves and pale blue flowers, similar to forget-me-not flowers. Flowers appear in early spring and bloom for a month. At proper care, the plant may bloom again in the fall.
Brunia is easy to care for, on permanent place grows up to 15 years forming beautiful thickets. The plant is very beautiful and withstands severe frosts, however, it does not tolerate extreme heat and drought.
Types and varieties of Brunei
Two varieties are used in landscape design:
- Brunnera macrophylla ( Brunnera macrophylla)
The Caucasus is considered the birthplace of Brunei, and therefore it received the name “Caucasian forget-me-not” or “Brunnera forget-me-not”. The plant is bush-like, reaches a height of up to 40 cm, has dark blue flowers with a white core, reaching a diameter of up to 7 mm. Throughout the season, the plant looks elegant due to the constant appearance of new leaves. "Caucasian forget-me-not" has become popular for its wide-heart-shaped, variegated leaves.
This species became known in the 19th century.
The most common varieties of Brunnera macrofolia are:
Brunnera macrophylla jack frost.
This variety has large silvery-white leaves with green edges and veins. Serves as a garden decoration from early spring to late autumn. Fern, heuchera and bergenia will look ideal next to this plant.
Variegata
The variegated plant differs from other varieties only in the beauty of its leaves. They have green color with a creamy white border. It is also called Variegata variegata. The only downside of this variety is that by the beginning of autumn the leaves burn.
Looking Glass
low growing bush, grows up to 30 cm, grows wonderfully in any place.
Kings Ransom
The leaves are large, silver in color with a bluish tint. It loves shade, and if planted correctly, the plant will decorate the flower garden until late autumn.
- Siberian Brunnera (Brunnera sibirica)
This species is large, grows up to 60 cm and, unlike the previous variety, it does not bush, but grows in dense thickets.
Blooms in late spring. After the plant fades, the leaves dry out and become covered with dark spots. New leaves grow in early autumn and last until the first frost. The plant grows well in the shade, in moist, clay soil.
Brunnera macrophylla: planting and care
Brunnera is a “forest dweller” and therefore she needs to choose a place for planting in the shade or partial shade. In open sun, the plant will only survive next to a pond.
Large-leaved Brunnera is planted at the end of summer. It is better not to plant it in the spring, since at this time it is very vulnerable to diseases, but if you purchased a bush in the spring, it must be planted with big lump land. Planted in the evening and on cloudy days.
Reproduction
Reproduction by dividing the bush
When transplanting, the flower must be divided to rejuvenate the bush. To do this, after flowering, the entire upper part is cut off, leaving a small stump, and the rhizome is dug up.
The root must be washed under running water to remove the soil and cut into a certain number of pieces with a sharp knife. It must be remembered that each cut part must have its own growth bud. To prevent disease, sections must be treated with charcoal.
The divided and treated plant is placed in the prepared hole so that the growth bud is buried 2-3 cm into the ground. After this, the plant must be watered generously.
Propagation by seeds
The seeds of the large-leaved brunnera are very difficult to collect and therefore for planting they are purchased from flower shops.
Sowing is carried out:
- in autumn - in holes or grooves;
- if the seeds are sown in the spring, they must be hardened in advance, 4 months before planting.
The disadvantage of seed propagation of brunia is that the plant can only bloom in the 4th year.
Since the plant grows very quickly, the bushes are planted at a distance of 30 cm to half a meter from each other.
Caring for Siberian and large-leaved Brunnera
Large-leaved brunnera is unpretentious in care. If found for a plant right place, then watering should be carried out moderately and only in hot summers. A plant planted in a sunny place needs regular watering, otherwise due to lack of moisture, it will lose its beautiful appearance.
Large-leaved brunnera needs constant weeding, but you need to loosen the soil around the bush very carefully, since the roots of the plant are located very close to ground level.
Errors in growing and plant diseases
- The main problem when growing large-leaved brunnera is planting in full sun. As a result, the plant's leaves dry out from sunburn and it dies.
- Due to increased moisture, brunera can be affected by powdery mildew and brown spot. You can get rid of the disease by spraying the plant with fungicides.
- Among the pests that are dangerous for brunners are aphids and. You can fight these “unexpected guests” with the help of Karbofos.
Use in landscape design
How you can use a plant in landscape design:
Large-leaved brunnera: preparation for wintering
The end of Brunnera flowering is at the end of July. Faded flower stalks are removed, leaving decorative leaves that will decorate country cottage area until the first frost.
Brunnera is winter-hardy, but when cold weather sets in, it is necessary to cut off the leaves and fill the resulting stump with sawdust, peat, fallen leaves or humus.
brunera plant
Decorate the garden spectacularly and unpretentious plant every zealous owner desires. And brunera comes to his aid, striking with its heart-shaped patterned leaves and delicate small flowers, similar to forget-me-nots. Planting it in open ground is easy, but care requires following some rules. Choose a variety according to the photo in the catalog, study the information - and make your site a piece of paradise!
Beauty brunera: description
The brunera flower is from the borage family. It is distinguished by its significant growth - 55-60 cm, as well as the pubescence of the petioles, which support powerful heart-shaped leaves. An adult flower is more reminiscent of a shrub than a herbaceous plant, so it is used not only for landscaping gardens and flower beds, but also as a plant.
Bright Feature- pale blue flowers (7-10 mm in diameter) with a white center, similar to forget-me-not flowers. This is the difference from the flower, which has a yellow flower core, and also the second name, forget-me-not.
Despite the popularity of brunera, the flower has only 3 species (siberian brunera, whose flowers are distinguished by a deep blue color, large-leaved brunera, striking in its decorativeness, oriental brunera, which is not cultivated) and about 30 varieties. Each of them will delight you with a certain shade and pattern of leaves, height of the bush, and growing characteristics. You can choose a variety:
- Variegata, which will captivate with its emerald green foliage and snow-white edge. Feature - the height of the bush is 35 cm;
Variegata
- Silver Hut, striking with silvery heart patterns on the leaves. The main advantage is the undemanding nature of soil and the ability to grow in direct sunlight without loss of decorative properties;
Silver Hut
- King Ransom will appeal to those who love a mixture of green, silver and cream. Important Feature- bush height, which can reach 75 cm;
King Ransom
- Jack Frost, who looks like he's covered in frost. Important rule care - spraying;
Jack Frost
- Looking Glass, which will appeal to those who adore low-growing varieties. The height of the bush is up to 20 cm, the flowers are up to 7 mm in diameter, the foliage is silvery.
Looking Glass
Attention! When choosing a variety, pay attention to the growing characteristics and do not plant 2 different varieties near. This will make it difficult to leave!
Planting brunera in open ground: important points
Having decided to decorate your own garden with brunera, you have decided correct solution. She is so unpretentious that one would even be amazed experienced florist. It is enough just to remember that the flower does not tolerate direct sunlight, which causes burns of the leaves and loss of decorativeness. That's why the best place- partial shade or shade, location - closer to the water. In this case there will be no need once again water the plant, and it will delight you with the amazing color of its foliage all season long!
But if care does not require much labor, then planting a new bush is the opposite. You should stock up on time and patience - and then your garden will be decorated with more than one brunera bush.
Usually planting a new bush is associated with dividing an old one that has already grown. Taking into account that brunera is capable of living in one place for up to 15 years, it can be divided and propagated every 3rd year. To do this you need:
- trim the mother bush to a height of 15-20 cm. The time for dividing the bush and planting is late July-early August;
- dig up the root, rinse well in water;
- divide into parts. Usually the bush disintegrates on its own, if not, you should resort to using a knife;
- dip the roots of each new bush in a preparation that stimulates their growth, plant them in holes at a distance of at least 50-70 cm from each other;
- water.
Attention! It is prohibited to replant brunera in early spring, as is done with many other flowers. This is fraught with disease of the bush and its death.
Flower care: basic rules
Brunera will not require significant effort from you, pleasing you with healthy appearance and a powerful bush. Important condition- correct planting location (shade or partial shade, high humidity). However, in order for the flower to feel as comfortable as possible, it is necessary:
Brunnera bushes need to be sprayed regularly
- moisturize young bushes by spraying if there is not enough moisture or it is a hot summer. Watering - moderate, once every 10-14 days;
- feed the brunera with complex mineral fertilizers. It responds well to feeding, so 3-4 times per season will be quite enough;
- mulch the ground around the bush to maintain constant moisture. Do not forget that the roots of brunera are located close to the surface of the earth, so moisture is vital for them to obtain nutrients.
Brunera is a winter-hardy plant that can withstand frosts down to -30°C. This suggests that it is not worth covering it, but you can mulch the root zone.
The flower is not prone to disease, but in hot and rainy summers it can develop powdery mildew or brown spot. Perfect solution in this case - copper-containing drugs. In this case, spraying should be repeated after 10-14 days to avoid relapse.
Bruner in the garden, or a story about those who are able to keep her company
Perennial brunera is an excellent option for landscaping complex areas of the garden, as well as creating a true miracle near a barbecue area, pool or gazebo. To do this, it is enough to select interesting plants in the company of a Bruner, with whom she will be glad to be in the neighborhood.
Brunera goes well with many other plants
Such plants can be:
- , undersized, ranunculus - on the first line;
- some of the perennials whose height will not reach 30 cm. Great option- tulips, lilies of the valley and even snowdrops, which are well suited to a semi-shaded and humid place;
