Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' is a stunning perennial that transforms shaded garden spaces with its remarkable frosted silver foliage and delicate blue flowers. Named Perennial Plant of the Year in 2012, this exceptional cultivar creates a magical woodland effect with its heart-shaped leaves featuring a crackled silver overlay and prominent green veining. Perfect for landscape professionals seeking reliable, low-maintenance plants with high visual impact.
A Woodland Jewel for Shade Gardens
'Jack Frost' Brunnera offers numerous benefits that make it a must-have for professional landscapers and garden designers:
- Striking silver-frosted foliage provides season-long interest, even after flowering ends
- Forms a compact, rounded mound reaching 12-15 inches tall and spreading 12-18 inches wide
- Produces clusters of charming forget-me-not-like blue flowers in mid-spring
- Exceptional deer and rabbit resistance reduces maintenance concerns
- Gradually spreads via rhizomes to create an attractive ground cover
- Tolerates clay soils and more sun exposure than other variegated Brunneras
- Creates stunning combinations with ferns, hostas, astilbes, and spring-flowering bulbs
The silvery foliage brightens shaded areas, making it an invaluable addition to woodland gardens and shaded borders.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant 'Jack Frost' Brunnera in part shade locations, ideally with morning sun and afternoon shade. This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8, preferring moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Apply mulch to maintain consistent soil moisture, which is essential for optimal growth. Flowering occurs in early to mid-spring, with blooms lasting 3-4 weeks. Remove spent flower stalks if desired, and trim tattered leaves during the growing season to maintain appearance. For winter protection, wait until spring to remove old foliage.
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Enhance your landscape projects with our premium quality 'Jack Frost' Brunnera, available in convenient packs of 25 bare root plants. These professional-grade plants establish quickly and develop into stunning specimens that will impress your clients for years to come. As a wholesale supplier to the trade, DeVroomen offers competitive pricing and reliable spring shipping to ensure you receive healthy plants at the optimal planting time. Order online now to secure your stock for upcoming landscape installations.
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EAN code1381
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height12" / 30 cm
- Light RequirementsShade
- Bloom TimeEarly to Mid Spring
- SizeI
- Packaged in25
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Shipping Time FrameSpring