Brunnera 'Alexander's Great' (P)

Brunnera 'Alexander's Great' (P)

This will make an enormous mound of very large, heart-shaped, silvered leaves with distinct green veins and margins. The foliage is topped by clouds of small, forget me not blue flowers in early spring.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy Perennial (H4 -5°C to -10°C)

Habit:

Clump Forming

Flowering Time:

April - May

Height x Spread:

40 x 50 cm

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Narrative Description:

This will make an enormous mound of very large, heart-shaped, silvered leaves with distinct green veins and margins. The foliage is topped by clouds of small, forget me not blue flowers in early spring.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers partial shade and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for woodland gardens.

Resilience:

Hardy Perennial (H4 -5°C to -10°C)

Habit:

Clump Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

40 x 50 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Spring

Flower Colour:

Blue

Foliage Colour:

SilverGrey

Green

Flowering Time:

April - May

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Part Sun

Shade

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Dislikes long periods of intense sunshine, especially in combination with drought. Remove scorched leaves as seen.

Cultural Information

Family:

BORAGINACEAE

Genus:

Brunnera

Cultivar:

Alexander's Great

UPOV:

ALEXANDERS GREAT

UPOV No:

EUPVR APP 20141666

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

24 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Requires Shade

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

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Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:07/2617/26
Qty:613

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3.9)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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