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Brunnera Macrophylla 'Betty Bowring' P9 Brunnera macr. 'Betty Bowring' P9
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Key Features
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (White)
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
FULL SHADE
Seasonal Availablity
- JAN
- FEB
- MAR
- APR
- MAY
- JUN
- JUL
- AUG
- SEP
- OCT
- NOV
- DEC
Description
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Betty Bowring’ is a beautiful shade-loving perennial valued for its pure white, forget-me-not–style flowers that appear in spring. Unlike the classic blue Brunneras, this variety offers a fresh, refined look, brightening darker areas of the garden with its clean white blooms.
Its heart-shaped green leaves form a dense, leafy mound that provides texture and interest from spring to autumn. Perfect for woodland planting, shady borders, edging, or underplanting shrubs, ‘Betty Bowring’ thrives in cool, moist, humus-rich soils and performs especially well where other perennials struggle.
Supplied in a P9 pot, this young plant establishes quickly and develops into a reliable, long-lived clump that returns year after year.
- Pure white, forget-me-not–like flowers in spring
- Fresh green heart-shaped foliage
- Excellent performer in shade and woodland gardens
- Hardy, reliable, and low maintenance
- Forms compact clumps that spread gradually
- Ideal for borders, edging, and underplanting
- Strong young plant supplied in a P9 pot
- Provides long-season foliage interest
Position: Plant in partial to full shade. Prefers cool, moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Planting: Improve soil with compost or leaf mould before planting. Avoid hot, dry locations.
Watering & Feeding: Water regularly until established. Keep soil moist during dry spells. Feed lightly in spring if needed.
Pruning: Remove tired or damaged leaves in late summer. Cut back spent flower stems after blooming.
Winter Care: Fully hardy. Apply mulch in autumn to enrich soil and protect roots.
Q: How tall does ‘Betty Bowring’ grow?
Around 30–40cm tall with a similar spread.
Q: Is it good for shade?
Yes-one of the best perennials for partial or full shade.
Q: Is it evergreen?
Generally semi-evergreen depending on winter severity.
Q: When does it flower?
In spring, usually April–May, with elegant white blooms.
Q: Does it spread?
Slowly forms clumps that enlarge over time.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly