Siberian Bugloss Dawson’s White

A variegated form of brunnera or Siberian bugloss, perfect for bringing a splash of light and colour to a shady bed, Brunnera macrophylla Dawson's White is a small, herbaceous perennial, with a clump-forming habit. The heart-shaped, long-stemmed leaves are light green, irregularly edged with creamy-white. In April and May, sprays of pretty, bright blue forget-me-not-like flowers are borne on airy stems above the foliage. Siberian bugloss Dawson’s White needs a cool, moist root run and protection from wind, and will scorch in sun. Lovely with small ferns, tucked against the wall of a bed in deep shade, and makes good ground-cover.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Any cool, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil
Position: Partial or full shade
Season of interest: Spring to autumn, spring in particular
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Height: 1’ (30cm) Spread: 2’ (60cm)

Photos by Daryl Mitchell and Patrick Standish and licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.