Brunnera macrophylla Dianes Gold (Siberian Bugloss)

Eye-catching, Brunnera macrophylla ‘Diane’s Gold’ (Siberian Bugloss) features a fresh golden-chartreuse foliage of heart-shaped leaves, which retain their bright color throughout the entire growing season. Attractive sprays of tiny, sky blue flowers rise above the foliage over a long period during mid to late spring.

Eye-catching, Brunnera macrophylla 'Diane's Gold' (Siberian Bugloss) features a fresh golden-chartreuse foliage of heart-shaped leaves, which retain their bright color throughout the entire growing season. Attractive sprays of tiny, sky blue flowers rise above the foliage over a long period during mid to late spring. The combination of sky blue and golden chartreuse is dazzling. Perfect at brightening a shady area of the garden.

  • Clump-forming, this deciduous perennial grows up to 12 in. tall (30 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm). Slowly spread by creeping rhizomes to form a thick ground cover.
  • Fairly resilient to most pests and diseases, deer and rabbit resistant and is easy to care for.
  • A part shade or full shade lover, it thrives in organically rich, moist and well-drained soils. Dry soils to be avoided! A cool site in partial shade or shade is preferred.
  • A remarkably low-maintenance plant, this excellent performer may be used as a specimen plant or massed as a ground cover. Perfect for beds and borders, banks and slopes or underplanting shrubs and roses.
  • Deadhead after flowering if self-seeding is not desired.
  • Pruning is essential for good looks and health. Promptly remove unsightly foliage, whether damaged from sun, drought, or pests.

Requirements

Hardiness 3
– 7

Heat Zones 1
– 7

Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Brunnera – Siberian Bugloss
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Height 1'
(30cm)
Spread 1'
– 2'
(30cm
– 60cm)
Spacing 24″ (60cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit
Garden Uses Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage