Bruner's large-leaved plant remained a secondary plant for a long time, underestimated and difficult to access. The real breakthrough came when the 'Jack Frost' variety appeared in the nursery offer.This is one of the most interesting varieties on the market, indispensable for growing in shady and semi-shaded positions.
'Jack Frost' has beautiful heart-shaped leaves with green veins and a silver leaf blade between the veins.The flowers have blue, similar to the flowers of forget-me-nots.Among other color-volatile varieties it is worth mentioning, for example, 'Dawson's White', which has heart-shaped green leaves with creamy-white edges.Its flowers also resemble forget-me-nots. With the wave of interest in new varieties, the botanical form (i.e. Brunnera macrophylla) began to focus more attention.
It is a valued ground cover and ground cover plant. We obtain a dense carpet of leaves (in the second year) by planting 6 to 8 plants per square meter.The rug is so dense that it does not give the weeds any chance to break through.If the substrate is not too dry, several varieties can be planted within one shade or partial shade planting.
Unfortunately, in autumn the leaves get dry, so in winter the bed remains empty. It is worth noting that in spring flowers appear first, and leaves appear later.The flowers of brunera are similar to the flowers of forget-me-nots and the illusions with which it is related.Brunera has the advantage over her cousins that she rarely spreads. Therefore, it is not an expansive and burdensome plant, but it spreads quickly.
Besides, it is durable and lively. This is due to the features that developed during adaptation to the harsh conditions in the mountains of the Caucasus, her homeland.It owes its common name to the place of origin and its similarity to the forget-me-not: Caucasian forget-me-not.
We can admire brunery flowers in April. They are usually blue in color, although there are also white varieties. Plants planted in their company must be very hardy, e.g. candlestick and rodgersja. Brunery may also include large varieties of funkias or other fine-leaved ground cover plants, ferns or tavulas.Decorative leaves of brunera are avoided by snails.
ABC of the cultivation and care of brunettes
Brunera is an irreplaceable perennial, especially in older gardens. It feels best in them under large trees and shrubs with shade or partial shade. Brunera is one of the brightest stars in these places.You could say that where most plants fail, she feels like the proverbial fish in the water.Provided that the substrate is permeable and moist.In barren soils, plants should be fed, e.g. with compost.
In early spring, but not later than the end of March, when flower buds are formed, the brunera should be divided (with a spade). The best planting date is from spring to summer. In times of drought, there is a strong competition for water in the rebate.Brunera has an extensive root system, but in competition with trees and shrubs with which it grows, it has no chance.Therefore, additional watering is necessary.
When transplanting, you cannot avoid accidentally trimming the roots.Fortunately, such remnants can later grow into he althy, magnificent plants.Interestingly, the leaves of colorful varieties turn green, which means they take their original color.
