Queen of Hearts
Brunnera macrophylla 'Queen of Hearts'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 / 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, moist, well-draining humus-rich loam |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Cordate (Heart-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green with heavy silver overlay |
| Bloom | Bright blue |
| Fruit | Nutlet |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division in spring, seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Hosta, Ferns, Heuchera |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Protect from afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. Keep evenly moist with mulch.
Maintenance
Remove tattered leaves in spring. Divide clumps every 3-5 years.
Cleanup
Cut back old foliage in late fall or early spring before new growth emerges.
Notes
Striking silver heart-shaped leaves with forget-me-not blue spring flowers. Excellent shade ground cover.