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Brunnera is an ideal plant to choose if you're looking for something a little more unusual for the spring garden. Throughout April and May, Brunnera 'Jack Frost' is covered with lots of small, bright blue flowers which look rather like forget-me-nots. These are complemented by the beautiful heart-shaped foliage which is a pale silver-grey with pronounced dark green veins.
To get the best results, grow Brunnera 'Jack Frost' in a moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil, where it will form lush attractive ground cover. It looks particularly striking planted in drifts in the woodland garden.
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Brunnera ‘Jack frost’ and wildlife
Brunnera ‘Jack frost’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Brunnera ‘Jack frost’ poisonous?
Brunnera ‘Jack frost’ has no toxic effects reported.