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Brunnera 'Hadspen Cream' |
Old-fashioned
Brunnera macrophylla is a beautiful groundcover that has bright blue flowers in April (or March, this year). But I like 'Hadspen Cream' for dual interest in a shady bed. This cream and green beauty grows under a foot tall, can take deep to dappled shade, and looks good all season long. Until it's established, give it supplemental water when it's dry, especially if it is in more sun than shade. Otherwise, keep an eye out for reversions and clip them out at the base.
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Omphalodes 'Starry Eyes' |
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Omphalodes with Hellebore |
Brunnera happens to bloom at the same time as
Omphalodes cappadocica, a little groundcover that likes the same conditions. I have the hybrid 'Starry Eyes', which echoes the variegation in the
Brunnera leaf, only in its flowers. I don't have them right up next to one another, as the
Omphalodes flowers would be lost in front of the
Brunnera. I prefer dark-leaved
Astilbe or the substantial leaves of
Hellebore for
Omphalodes' backdrop, making the little flowers really pop.
I love these -- especially since I'm a fan of the true blues. Only wish they did well in my hot, dry climate! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful so much more so than the ground cover my neighbor has all over...I am here to learn as a novice...
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