This is a rockstar in my shade/part shade garden. I purchased 3 directly from Proven Winners in Spring of 2023. I'm in 5b/6a (I noticed that the zone has been significantly dropped since I purchased them). These haven't hit their 3 year "leap" yet but they are amazing. The foliage has a brightness to it that makes it stand out in the darker, shady areas. They have beautiful, petite blue flowers in the spring that bring much needed color as the winter fades. No deer or insect damage at all. They have quadrupled in size since I planted them. They do get some direct sun for an hour or two each day that doesn't seem to phase them at all. I can't recommend enough if you have the right spot for them. Not sure why the zone reduction but these easily survived our Maine winters two years in a row though I will say that these are in an understory area but most of the trees around them are deciduous so they weren't heavily protected from snow. Love them!
'Queen of Hearts' Heartleaf Brunnera Brunnera macrophylla
- Part Shade to Shade
- Spring
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Details
16 - 18 Inches28 - 36 Inches28 - 36 Inches41cm - 46cm71cm - 91cm71cm - 91cmFeatures
Heart-shaped leaves have a silver overlay and a narrow band of dark green veining. Baby blue, forget-me-not type blossoms.
Attracts:BeesResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:16 - 18 Inches 41cm - 46cmSpacing:28 - 36 Inches 71cm - 91cmSpread:28 - 36 Inches 71cm - 91cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:baby blueFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:SpringHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4aWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:Best in full shade and consistent, moist soils. In the north, morning sun is tolerated. Use mulch in winter.
'Queen of Hearts' Brunnera macrophylla USPP 32,737, Can 7,066 -
7 Reviews
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Margaret Colford, Maine, United States, 3 min ago
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Loving it! This is my second year with these plants, and they are thriving beautifully. My Brunnera receives quite a bit of morning sun until noon and afternoon shade.
Jenny C., California, United States, 3 years ago -
I love these. I planted 3 this spring and they did very well. They are growing in a shady spot with high alkalinity and poor drainage.. The best part is the rabbits leave them alone. If they make it through our zone 6 winter, I will buy more!
Barb Schulte, Missouri, United States, 3 years ago -
I love these. I planted 3 this spring and they did very well. They are growing in a shady spot with high alkalinity and poor drainage.. The best part is the rabbits leave them alone. If they make it through our zone 6 winter, I will buy more!
Barb Schulte, Missouri, United States, 3 years ago -
Bought 3 of these. All dead :(
Maria Messe, Florida, United States, 3 years ago -
This plant is gorgeous and easy to grow. I planted it in part shade near our concrete foundation and it is perky and thriving with occasional watering. I love it and will buy more!
Christine, Illinois, United States, 4 years ago -
Great shade plant and deer/rabbit resistant
Sarah Strandemo, Minnesota, United States, 5 years ago
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