Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'

Common name: Siberian bugloss

Description: A striking perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves almost entirely silvered, with just a narrow green margin and veining, forming a bold clump for a shaded border. Sprays of small, sky-blue, forget-me-not flowers appear above the foliage in spring.

Other benefits: bold silvered foliage brightens shade all season, good ground cover, low maintenance

Wildlife attraction: bees

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.45m x 0.45m

Position: partial to full shade

Soil pH: neutral to alkaline

Moisture: moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to below -20°C