Brunnera Alexanders Great 2 Litre Pot

Brunnera Alexanders Great – Stunning Groundcover with Beautiful Spring Blooms

The Brunnera alexander's Great, available in a 2-litre pot, is a perennial that offers both beauty and functionality to your garden. Known for its heart-shaped leaves and bright blue flowers, this plant provides year-round visual interest, particularly in shaded and woodland gardens. Ideal as groundcover, it offers a striking contrast against darker foliage and is perfect for filling in garden spaces with lush, vibrant greenery.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

• Spring: Vibrant blue flowers emerge in early spring, resembling forget-me-nots, creating a striking contrast against the bold foliage.
• Summer: The large, silvery-green leaves maintain a lush appearance, thriving in shaded or semi-shaded areas, perfect for filling garden beds.
• Autumn: Leaves turn a richer, darker green, providing a full, consistent display of foliage throughout the fall.
• Winter: As a deciduous perennial, Brunnera’s foliage dies back in winter, leaving a clean, tidy garden bed until spring.

Structure & Form

• Height & Spread: Grows to a height of 0.1 - 0.5m, with a spread of up to 0.5 - 1m, making it a perfect choice for groundcover or edging.
• Foliage: The heart-shaped leaves are silvery with green veins, giving the plant a unique, variegated look that enhances the texture of your garden.
• Flowers: Small, bright blue flowers emerge in clusters, creating a striking, eye-catching display in spring.
• Form: Dense, spreading growth that fills in garden gaps, offering both visual appeal and natural coverage.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Woodland & Shade Gardens: Thrives in shaded or partially shaded areas, making it an excellent choice for woodland or under-canopy planting.
• Groundcover: Perfect for creating a lush, green carpet under trees or shrubs, filling in gaps with its low-growing foliage.
• Borders & Edging: Ideal for planting along the edges of flower beds, walkways, or garden paths for year-round texture and colour.
• Mixed Plantings: Combine with other shade-loving plants like ferns, hostas, or astilbes to create a vibrant, diverse planting scheme.
• Naturalistic Gardens: Beautiful in more informal or wildlife gardens, providing soft, bright flowers and dense, spreading foliage.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Prefers part to full shade, though it can tolerate some morning sunlight. Avoid planting in areas with full afternoon sun.
• Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil, particularly in rich, humus-filled or slightly acidic soils.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy, ideal for colder climates, and able to withstand a variety of weather conditions.
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance – this plant does not require frequent pruning, just occasional removal of dead leaves or spent flower heads.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the warmer months, as Brunnera prefers a damp environment.
• Feeding: A light feed with compost or organic mulch in early spring will help boost growth and ensure a healthy, lush appearance.

Why Choose Brunnera Alexanders Great 2 Litre Pot?

• Striking blue flowers in early spring offer a stunning contrast to other garden plants.
  
• Beautiful silvery-green foliage adds texture and interest throughout the year.
  
• Low-maintenance and perfect for gardeners looking for vibrant groundcover with minimal effort.
  
• Perfect for shaded areas or woodland gardens, making it an excellent solution for difficult-to-plant areas.
  
• Versatile groundcover that pairs beautifully with a variety of other plants, from ferns to hostas, creating a lush, naturalistic feel in the garden.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• Hostas & Ferns: Pair with other shade-loving perennials like hostas or ferns for a lush, textural display.
• Astilbes: Combine with Astilbes for added colour and contrast in shaded garden beds.
• Heuchera: Pair with Heuchera for a mix of foliage colors and textures that brighten up any shaded garden space.
• Coral Bells: The vibrant foliage of Coral Bells creates an eye-catching contrast against Brunnera’s subtle green and silver leaves.

Brunnera alexander’s Great is a fantastic addition to any garden, especially for those looking to create a vibrant, yet easy-to-care-for, groundcover. With its striking spring flowers and beautiful foliage, it provides a touch of elegance and charm to any shaded garden, while its low-maintenance nature makes it an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. Whether planted in a woodland garden or as an edging plant, this perennial will bring beauty to your outdoor space for years to come.

Brunnera Alexanders Great 2 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Semi Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Blue Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.