Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ is a standout perennial grown for its striking, heart-shaped leaves marked with a silvery overlay and soft green veins. In spring, it produces sprays of delicate blue, forget-me-not-like flowers that rise above the foliage, adding gentle colour to shaded areas. The leaves stay attractive for much of the year, providing long-lasting texture and contrast.
It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, making it perfect for brightening darker corners of the garden. Pair it with ferns for rich green contrast and Hakonechloa macra for soft movement and complementary foliage.
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Sunlight: Partial shade or full shade
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Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
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Position: Ideal for borders, woodland planting, or shaded beds
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Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial
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Height & Spread: Around 30–40cm tall and 45cm spread
A dependable, shade-loving perennial that brings texture, colour, and interest from spring through autumn
Our plants can be planted all year round providing the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged at time of planting, for more info click here
Distinctive Foliage: Brunnera 'Alexander's Great' features large, heart-shaped leaves with a distinctive silver sheen and dark green margins. The foliage is not only visually appealing but also provides a striking contrast in shady garden spots.
Spring Blooms: In early spring, 'Alexander's Great' produces clusters of small, sky-blue flowers that resemble those of true forget-me-nots. These charming blooms create a beautiful, soft carpet of colour amidst the foliage, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Shade Tolerance: This perennial thrives in full to partial shade, making it ideal for under-tree plantings or shaded garden beds where other plants might struggle. Its shade tolerance allows it to brighten up darker garden corners.
Compact Size: With a mature height of 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) and a similar spread, Brunnera 'Alexander's Great' forms a dense, low-growing clump that is perfect for filling in gaps in shade gardens or creating a lush ground cover.
Low Maintenance: This perennial is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance. It prefers consistently moist soil but can tolerate a range of soil types as long as they are well-drained.
Delivery information for UK Mainland Deliveries:
Our cost for Standard Delivery is £5.99. This price is the same regardless of how many items you purchase! If you spend £150.00 or above, Standard Delivery is free. Standard Delivery takes 2-6 Working Days.
Next Working Delivery is £9.99. Please place your order by 2pm Monday – Thursday. Please note deliveries are carried out by a third party courier; therefore, we cannot guarantee our Next Day Delivery Service. During very busy periods, Next Working Day delivery may be temporarily unavailable.
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This plant is a herbaceous perennial. Herbaceous perennials die back below ground level each autumn, then fresh new growth will appear in the spring.
Images are used for illustrative purposes only. Due to the maturity of the plant and the time of the year, plants may not arrive looking like our images.
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95% of the plants we have in stock on our website can be planted 365 days a year providing the ground is not frozen or waterlogged at time of planting.
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