Brunnera 'Jack of Diamonds'
"Siberian bugloss"
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Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2024
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Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2024
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Description
Illuminate the shady parts of the garden with the shimmering silver leaves of Brunnera 'Jack of Diamonds'. This easy-to-grow hardy perennial is notable and a great choice for a number of reasons, besides the fact it thrives in shade where many other plants might struggle. Firstly, the foliage of Brunnera 'Jack of Diamonds' is beautifully pattered and is impressive in size, each leaf can measure up to 25cm in length. Another great thing is the extremely long season of interest—the silver mottling on each leaf will sparkle in sun, shade or the flickering light of dappled shade from spring through to late summer. The icing on the cake is the profusion of dainty blue flowers which appear in spring.
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant, Brunnera 'Jack of Diamonds' virtually takes care of itself once it’s settled in. It’s fully winter hardy and won’t require winter protection, each spring it will grow back from a slightly larger clump which can eventually produce a plant with a span of nearly 1m. Once established, this plant makes a beautiful ground cover through the season and also combines well with other plants, particularly pale pink tulips in spring.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
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Slug & snail repellent
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack of Diamonds'
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Flower colour
Blue
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
70cm-1m
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green, silvery white
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1-2 years
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Sunlight
Full shade
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Brunnera 'Jack of Diamonds' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "Siberian bugloss" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2024
You can expect your order in March 2024Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2024
You can expect your order in April 2024Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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