Brunnera 'Alexander's Great'
Brunnera 'Alexander's Great'
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Zone compatibility details
This variety’s zone range
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.
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| Zone | Bareroot Roses | Container Roses | Plants & Bulbs | Sweet Potato & Avocado | Citrus | Blooming Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Early-Mid May | Mid May | Mid May | Late May-Mid June | Early-Mid May | Early-Mid May |
| 4-5 | Early-Mid Apr | Late Apr-Early May | Late Apr-Early May | Mid-Late May | Late Apr-Early May | Early-Mid May |
| 6 | Mid-Late Mar | Mid-Late Apr | Mid-Late Apr | Early-Mid May | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |
| 7 | Early-Mid Mar | Mid-Late Apr | Late Mar-Early Apr | Late Apr-Mid May | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |
| 8 | Mid-Late Feb | Mid-Late Apr | Late Mar-Early Apr | Mid-Late Apr | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |
| 9-13* | Late Jan-Mid Feb | Mid-Late Apr | Late Mar-Early Apr | Mid-Late Apr | Early-Mid Apr | Early-Mid May |

Grow Zone
4 - 9
Mature Height
14
Mature Width
30
Sun / Shade
Part Shade and Shade
Bloom Size
need bloom size meta
Tomato Fruit Set
Days To Maturity
Fruit Weight
Soil Tolerance
Moisture
Moist, well-drained
Description / Brunnera 'Alexander's Great'
Your reaction to Brunnera 'Alexander's Great', a Siberian bugloss, is going to be nothing short of, "Wow!"
These heart-shaped leaves are so big and so uniquely colored, you may not believe that they're real. Each emerging leaf prettily spirals open into a neat teardrop shape. The silver foliage is etched with deep green veins, creating an exotic look in your garden or landscape. This giant plant makes a dramatic statement in your garden. It may be giant but it is not too big to use in containers.
The mound of foliage bears blooms for a short time in the spring, thriving most in shade or partial shade. Brunnera 'Alexander's Great' is also deer resistant, so you do not have to worry. Keep the soil well-drained and moist, and your brunnera will grow quickly, filling containers and borders with ease. Add Brunnera 'Alexander's Great' to your landscape for beautiful and elegant visual interest that will leave everyone who sees it stunned.
Product Details
SKU: 38170
Genus: Brunnera
Species: macrophylla
Variety: 'Alexander's Great'
Item Form: 1-Quart
Foliage Color: Medium GreenSilver/GrayVariegated
Habit: Mound-shaped
Light Requirements: Part ShadeShade
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Bloom Start: Mid Spring
Bloom End: Late Spring
Uses:- Beds
- Border
- Containers
- Foliage Interest
- Ornamental
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, ID, PR, VI