Brunner large-leaved care and planting and care in the open field

Today, even in gardening with considerable experience, it is difficult to find a site that is not ennobled by elements of landscape design. In addition to growing vegetables and berries, gardeners are increasingly decorating their plots with various ornamental crops.

Brunner has gained great popularity due to its decorativeness and unpretentiousness. This plant can withstand frosts down to -30 degrees. Without losing its appearance and without degenerating, it can grow in one place comfortable for it for up to 15 years.

Description of the plant

Brunner belongs to the borage family. It is a low shrub with heart-shaped leaves on rather tall pubescent petioles. The height of the bushes can reach 60 cm. In the wild, it decorates the banks of rivers, lakes and streams, but can also be found in pine, fir and beech forests.

Named after Samuel Brunner, a botanist from Switzerland. But among gardeners the name "forget-me-not" has stuck because of the similarity of flowers. The only external difference is that the forget-me-not has a yellow center of the flower, and the brunner has a white one.

Types and varieties of brunner

In total, there are 3 types of brunners:

Brunner large-leaved (Brunnera macrophylla) - her homeland is the Caucasus. Outwardly, it is a small shrub about 40 cm tall with a powerful rhizome, from which densely pubescent stems with dark green pointed leaves in the shape of a heart extend to the sides. Flowers with a shade from lilac to dark blue with a white spot in the center are collected in panicles. The flowering period is from the end of April to the end of June. It is most popular with gardeners, since the leaves do not change color until deep frost.

Brunner Siberian (Brunnera sibirica) - owes its name to the place of its origin - Western and Eastern Siberia. Its long and strong rhizome develops a whole network underground, from which processes cover the ground with a carpet of plants. Does not form a bush. Flowers of dark blue color rise above wrinkled and dense leaves in panicle inflorescences. Prefers shady, humid places. The flowering process lasts from the end of May for a month. Further, the plant almost dries up, but from mid-August it is covered with new greenery, which it retains until frost.

Brunner eastern (Brunnera orientalis) - the homeland is the countries of the Middle East. It does not differ in particular decorativeness, therefore it is not used as a decoration for plots, but grows only in its natural environment.

Large-leaved Brunner varieties

Since of all the species, Brunner's large-leaved is the most attractive for landscaping, it was she who became the basis for breeding various varieties.

Jack Frost - "Frost" is translated from English as "frost".The variety has such a name for a reason: the leaves look as if covered with frost - green veins on a silver background. Forms a fairly large bush, reaching 60 cm in height. It blooms from May to June and is characterized by increased frost resistance.

To maintain the decorative effect of the leaves, constant moisture is required. Therefore, the northern part of the site is quite suitable for planting, protected from prolonged exposure to sunlight, where water stagnates in the rains. It is not worth planting in full shade, as well as in the sun.

Variegata - low grade - up to 35 cm. Leaves of emerald color with a transition at the edges to white.

Prefers partial shade. When planted in a sunny place, the leaves will burn and lose their decorative effect. It can also completely discard foliage in case of drought.

Looking glass - translated as "mirror". It is only 20 to 35 cm high. A silvery shade prevails in the color of the leaves. The flowers are pale blue with a diameter of 5 to 7 mm.

Shady and semi-shady places are suitable for planting. The bushes keep their shape well and are quite resistant to fungal infections. Perfect for curbs and shaded parts of rockeries.

Kings Ransom - shrub from 40 to 55 cm in height. The leaves are large with dark green veins on a light gray background, creamy along the edges. Differs in abundant flowering from late April to mid-June. In warm autumn weather, flowering may resume, but in this case, it is better to remove the inflorescences so that the plant does not lose strength before winter. Grows well in partial shade with regular watering.

Millennium Zilber - the emerald leaves of this variety are covered with a scattering of small white spots closer to the edge, which makes it more recognizable among the rest. Growing conditions are the same as for other varieties.

Silver Hut - if you translate the name from English into Russian, then it will sound like a "silver heart". Anyone who sees the leaves of this Brunner variety will immediately understand why it was named that way. As if dozens of silver hearts with a thin green edge and veins frame the flower stalks. The bush reaches 40 cm in height and up to half a meter in diameter. Thanks to the dense leaf blade, it can withstand even direct sunlight and is not afraid of an excess of moisture. The acidity of the soil is not demanding.

Choosing a place for planting brunner

Usually Brunner flowers are planted in flower beds, near fences and garden paths - it will look great on any part of the garden. Before planting a brunner in a prepared place, study its characteristics and location requirements - it all depends on the variety you choose.

The great advantage of the Brunner is that it feels comfortable in partial shade and in places with high soil moisture. That is, where most of the plants will either be inhibited in growth, or get sick with a fungus. Therefore, with its help, you can ennoble those corners of the garden, where the sun looks only in the first half of the day.

Planting brunner large-leaved

The most optimal time for planting brunners in open ground is from July to early August. Brunner does not require any specific soil for his planting, but it is still better if the soil is moist, loamy and heavy.

Brunner is categorically forbidden to plant in the spring, since during this period it is extremely susceptible to various diseases and pests. But if you still decide to plant the brunner in the spring, then it is better to do this together with the clod of earth in which it grew before the transplant. It is better to plant a brunner on a cloudy day or any other, but in the evening.

When planting a flower, it must be divided - this will rejuvenate the plant. After flowering, the ground part of the brunners is cut off, and the roots are dug up. Rinse the dug roots well and remove rotten and old parts. Next, the main root is cut into pieces. Delenki must have buds of future sprouts.

Cut parts of the root (delenki) are laid out in pre-prepared holes and buried in them. It is very important not to forget to water the buried roots well. The soil can be mulched so that the young growth does not suffer from a lack of moisture and overheating.

Landing is carried out as follows:

• The aboveground part is cut off, leaving 10-12 cm.
• The rhizome is dug up and washed in a large container with water.
• Defective root areas are removed.
• With a sharp knife, carefully divide the rhizome (easier along the line of the natural collapse of the bush) so that there is at least one bud on each part.
• Delenki are seated in the soaked holes and dug in with earth so as not to fill up the root collar.

Growing and caring for large-leaved brunner

The plant is so unpretentious that it does not even need watering, if, of course, it is planted in a good place. The overgrown brunner will not let weeds especially. But you still need to keep track of the weeds and do weeding if necessary. The only thing that will not interfere with the successful cultivation of Brunner is mulch in hot summer and winter.

It is strictly forbidden to dig or loosen the soil under the brunner - you can damage the roots, which are usually located close to the ground surface. Before wintering, it is better to cut off the aerial parts, leaving hemp about 12 cm long.

In the spring, you can scatter granules of complex fertilizer directly over the snow to speed up the growing season and richer color of the leaves.

Breeding brunner

Brunner reproduces vegetatively (by dividing the bush) and seeds. A favorable time for planting and transplanting comes after the end of the flowering period, that is, in August. By this time, the laying of future shoots just ends. If it is necessary to plant a bush earlier, then it should be dug out with a large margin and transported without sprinkling with an earthen lump.

Seed propagation is a more painstaking job, since self-seeding is rare. The seeds ripen around the end of July. For normal germination, they need stratification within 3-4 months, so Brunner must sow before winter.

Diseases and pests

Drying of foliage in a brunner, if it is planted in a sunny area, cannot be called a disease. Rather, these are problems due to a violation of agricultural technology, which are eliminated by transplanting a plant in more favorable conditions.

But fungal infections in the form of powdery mildew or brown spot are a real attack in a rainy summer. Even such a plant that is loyal to excess moisture in the ground is not able to withstand fungal infections at high humidity and low air temperatures.

The fungus spreads very quickly. Therefore, in order not to allow the plant to lose its decorative effect, all affected parts should be removed and treated with Bordeaux mixture or other suitable means. As a preventive measure, you can spray it with phytosporin once every 2 weeks.

From insect pests, aphids (especially if there are a lot of ants in the area), whitefly or miner moths can attack. "Green soap" or tar solution will help with aphids. Against the rest, it is better to stock up on several bags of complex insecticides in advance.

Brunner in landscape design

The plant looks spectacular along the paths, will decorate any alpine slide or rockery. It also looks magnificent as the lower tier in multi-storey flower beds. Favorably sets off tall flowering perennials in mixborders. It goes well with wild garlic, ferns, juniper and horned goat weed.

All Brunner varieties feel comfortable next to water bodies, making their shores airy green. This plant alone is capable of turning any nondescript site into an exquisite and elegant one for a long time and without much hassle.

End of flowering and preparation for winter

Brunner's large-leaved ceases to bloom in the summer, in July. Withered flowers should be cut off, leaving only the leaves.Leaves, unlike flowers, do not lose their beauty even before the onset of cold weather.

With the arrival of the cold pore, the brunner leaves should also be cut off, since they themselves will not fall off. After the leaves are completely cut off from the flower, it can be prepared for wintering. Brunner can spend the winter on her own, but additional help will not hurt her. It is enough just to mulch the soil with sawdust, leaves or humus.

A plant such as brunner or brunner (Brunnera) is directly related to the genus of herbaceous perennial plants of the borage family. This genus unites 3 species. These plants are found in natural conditions in Western and Eastern Siberia, the Caucasus and Asia Minor. This flower was named after the Swiss S. Brunner, who is known as a traveler and botanist. Only 2 species of brunner are cultivated, namely: Siberian and large-leaved. These plants are most often used to create borders and for stable decorative groups in mixborders.

Brunner's features

Brunera is a herbaceous plant that is a perennial, a bush in height can reach 45-50 centimeters. There is pubescence on the surface of branchy shoots. Large one-piece long-petiolate leaf plates have a wide-heart shape. Small blue flowers (0.5–1 cm in diameter) are outwardly similar to forget-me-nots, therefore such a plant is also popularly called a forget-me-not. Such flowers are part of paniculate or corymbose inflorescences. Flowering begins in April and lasts 4 weeks, possibly re-flowering in autumn. The flower of this plant differs from forget-me-not in that the spot inside it is painted not yellow, but white. The fruit is a nut. Such an undemanding plant in care, growing, forms spectacular thickets. It is winter-hardy, but does not feel well during the dry hot period. Without a transplant, a Bruner can be grown in the same place for about 15 years.

Brunner's landing

Such a plant in natural conditions prefers to grow in the forest, in this regard, it is shade and moisture-loving. When choosing a site for planting, be sure to take this into account. In hot areas, it is necessary to choose a shaded area for planting bruners, since the scorching sun rays can destroy it. In areas with a less hot climate, planting this flower should be done in a slightly shaded place, or you need to choose an area that will be in the shade after lunch. If you plant it next to a pond, then such a plant is able to withstand the direct rays of the sun. Clayy wet soil is suitable for planting, while the Siberian brunner is more demanding on the composition of the soil than the large-leaved one. Disembarkation, as well as transplantation, are carried out in the last days of July or in the first days of August. Bruner's spring transplant is very poorly tolerated. At this time, only large-leaved bruners can be transplanted, while it is necessary to take an earthen lump of a relatively large size. Disembarkation should be made in the evening or on a cloudy day.

How to plant correctly

Most often, the planting of large-leaved brunners is combined with the division of the flower. After the bush has faded, it must be dug out. Then the root system must be freed from the soil, while immersing it in a container of water. After that, the bush is divided into parts, while adhering to the natural collapse of the rhizome. If necessary, a very sharp, pre-sterilized knife should be used to cut the rhizome. When dividing, it should be borne in mind that roots should be present on each division, as well as a recovery bud of the next year. Plant the cuttings in the holes, and then water them well.

Brunner Siberian can be propagated by segments of rhizomes. It is located very close to the ground surface. From the excavated rhizome, it is necessary to cut out old areas, as well as those on which there is rot.Then it is divided by breaking in such a way that on each resulting cut there is a living renewal bud. The length of the cut can vary from 4 to 6 centimeters. Each piece is planted separately, buried in the soil by 2-3 centimeters, then it is watered very well.

When the plants are planted, the surface of the soil is sprinkled with a layer of mulch (limestone, sawdust, bark, wood ash or coffee grounds).

Brunner's care in the garden

The rules for caring for the Siberian Brunner and the Large-leaved Brunner are different. The large-leaved brunner retains an attractive appearance throughout the growing season, and if you choose the right place for it (shaded with wet soil) when planting, then you can forget about leaving it until autumn time. All that this species will need is systematic weeding, which must be carried out without fail, but it should be borne in mind that it is impossible to loosen the soil, because the root system of the plant is located very close to the soil surface.

After the Siberian brunner has faded, brownish specks will begin to form on its leaf plates. Then the leaves will begin to fade, and it is recommended to remove them in the middle of summer. In the second half of August, the Brunner should grow young leaves that can hold out until the first frost. This species is not afraid of weeds, it also does not need watering (there is enough natural precipitation) and loosening of the soil, because the root system is also located quite close to the soil surface. If the summer is very hot, then the Brunners, regardless of the type, will need to be watered periodically, immediately after the leaves begin to droop.

Breeding brunner

The above describes in detail how to propagate Brunner by dividing the rhizome. It should be borne in mind that variegated forms can only be propagated in this way. It is quite possible to grow a species brunner from seeds, however, due to early frosts, it rarely has time to set seeds. But you can always get the seeds of such a plant in a specialty store. The seeds of this flower are very small. It is recommended to sow them in open ground before winter (in autumn). For spring sowing, the seeds must be prepared, for this they must be stratified, which lasts 3 or 4 months. To do this, they can be sown in a box and then buried in the snow outside, but the easiest way is to put them on a refrigerator shelf. It should be borne in mind that it is much easier to propagate a Brunner by division than by seeds, and even more often it reproduces itself by self-seeding.

Pests and diseases

If there is a lot of rain in the summer, then such a plant may develop brown spot, the spots that have appeared on the leaf plates will testify to the infection. Brunera can also become infected with powdery mildew. In a diseased specimen, all infected parts must be removed, and then it must be treated with any fungicidal agent (for example, Bordeaux mixture).

Whiteflies and aphids can also settle on this flower. To destroy them, it is recommended to process the bush with Karbofos or Aktellik.

Wintering

It is very easy to prepare Brunner for the coming winter. Leaf plates need to be cut off in the fall, since they themselves do not die off. You do not need to cover these flowers, because they are quite winter-hardy, however, experienced gardeners recommend covering the area with a layer of mulch (peat, compost or humus).

Main types and varieties with photos and names

Brunner large-leaved (Brunnera macrophylla)

In natural conditions, it can be found in the Caucasus Mountains, in this regard, the Germans also call this plant "Caucasian forget-me-not." It looks like a bush. Branched leafy shoots extend from the rhizome, their surface is rough-pubescent. The bush reaches a height of 30 to 40 centimeters.Basal long-petiolate leaf plates have an oblong-heart-shaped shape with a pointed upper part. Their front side is colored dark green, and the back side is grayish, because it is rough and has pubescence. Small (about 0.7 centimeters in diameter) dark blue flowers have a white center. They are part of the apical inflorescences of the paniculate-corymbose shape. Flowering begins in the last days of April and lasts 4 weeks. If it is warm in the autumn, then re-flowering is quite possible. It has been cultivated since the 19th century.

Popular varieties:

1. Millennium Zilber... There are large whitish-silvery spots on the leaf blades.
2. Jack Frost... The leaf plates are colored silver, and green veins are clearly visible on their surface. There is a narrow green edging.
3. Hudspan Cream... The length of the wide heart-shaped leaf plates is about 15 centimeters. They have a narrow edging of a creamy white color.
4. Langtries... There are small silvery dots along the periphery of the dark green leaf plate. The flowers are blue.
5. Variegata... On the leaf plates there is a wide strip of creamy white color, which extends onto the green part with deep tongues. Shrubs growing in sunny places have almost white leaves.

Brunner Siberian (Brunnera sibirica)

In natural conditions, it is found in the forests of Altai and Sayan. This species is much larger and more beautiful than the large-leaved brunner. The long rhizome is about 10 millimeters thick. The glandular-pubescent shoots are solitary and can reach a height of 60 centimeters. This species forms thickets. Dense heart-shaped basal leaf plates have a long petiole and a wrinkled surface. Stem leaves sessile, almost lanceolate. Small (0.5 centimeters in diameter) dark blue flowers have a white center. They are part of complex paniculate inflorescences. Flowering begins in May and lasts 20 days.

Brunner large-leaved is a perennial herb 45-50 cm high with branched pubescent stems, large whole broad-heart-shaped leaves on long petioles and blue, forget-me-not-like flowers with a diameter of 5-10 mm, collected in corymbose or paniculate inflorescences, because of which the people it is called the forget-me-not. Brunner blooms from April for a month, but can bloom again in the fall. However, unlike forget-me-nots, the Brunner flower has not a yellow spot inside, but a white one. Brunner's fruit is a nut. Brunner forms beautiful thickets, it is unpretentious, very attractive and winter-hardy, but does not like heat and drought. In one place, the plant can grow up to 15 years.

Choosing a place for planting large-leaved brunner

As an ornamental plant, large-leaved brunner is planted in flower beds, along paths, in a word, where you want to decorate the site. When choosing a location, pay attention to the variety and recommendations for the light regime. Some varieties can grow equally well in the sun and in the shade, for others, partial shade is recommended, and for others, it is even necessary to look for a place in the shade. In a sunny place, the plant feels best near a pond.

Shade varieties can be planted along the fence or near the wall of the house, where the sun rarely looks. Near the house, a place where there is a drain of rainwater is suitable for her. The best place to plant a Brunner is where it is sunny in the morning and then shaded. Then it will retain the beauty of its leaves throughout the season.

Planting brunner large-leaved

The most optimal time for planting brunners in open ground is from July to early August. Brunner does not require any specific soil for his planting, but it is still better if the soil is moist, loamy and heavy.

Brunner is strictly forbidden to plant in the spring, since during this period it is extremely susceptible to various diseases and pests.But if you still decide to plant the brunner in the spring, then it is better to do this together with the lump of earth in which it grew before the transplant. It is better to plant a brunner on a cloudy day or any other, but in the evening.

When planting a flower, it must be divided - this will rejuvenate the plant. After flowering, the ground part of the brunners is cut off, and the roots are dug up. Rinse the dug roots well and remove rotten and old parts. Next, the main root is cut into pieces. Delenki must have buds of future sprouts.

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Cut parts of the root (delenki) are laid out in pre-prepared holes and buried in them. It is very important not to forget to water the buried root areas well. The soil can be mulched so that the young growth does not suffer from a lack of moisture and overheating.

Landing is carried out as follows:

• The aboveground part is cut off, leaving 10-12 cm.
• The rhizome is dug up and washed in a large container with water.
• Defective root areas are removed.
• With a sharp knife, carefully divide the rhizome (easier along the line of the natural collapse of the bush) so that there is at least one bud on each part.
• Delenki are seated in the soaked holes and dug in with earth so as not to fill up the root collar.

How to care for large-leaved brunner outdoors

All kinds of weeds are very fond of the flower. They grow freely among the bushes, enjoying the shade and coolness. Care is complicated by constant weeding, since weeds take from the ground the minerals necessary for the growth of the large-leaved brunner. Experienced gardeners carry out soil mulching immediately after planting. For this, you can use any material: needles of coniferous trees, hay, straw, leaves, high or low peat. The amount of weeds after mulching is significantly reduced. Advice! With proper care, weeding and loosening is done with great care. The root system of the flower almost lies on the surface of the soil. Do not use too sharp objects, as well as deepen them by more than 2-3 cm.

Brunner grows very quickly and can shade neighboring plants. When planting and further care, you need to keep this in mind, leaving free space on the flower bed. To prevent the occurrence of fungal infections, constant thinning of herbaceous bushes is necessary. Timely removal of dried stems and inflorescences will also prevent the development of various putrefactive processes. If the soil meets all the requirements of the flower, then the care does not imply the introduction of fertilizers. Only planting brunners on depleted or scarce soils may require additional fertilizing. It is best to use complex fertilizers, the concentration of the solution of which should be two times less than the prescribed one. They feed the flower a couple of times throughout the summer. Excessive saturation of the soil with mineral salts will immediately affect the state of the leaves - ugly rusty spots will appear on them.

Watering large-leaved brunners

Planted under spreading trees, Brunner does not need constant watering, it is produced only a few times per season. Since the flower does not require transplanting for more than 10 years, the choice of a shady area will reduce the care of the large-leaved brunner to a minimum. Direct sunlight quickly evaporates the moisture of the herbaceous plant, so you need to water it abundantly and often. Watering, in the absence of natural precipitation, should be regular and abundant. Mulch will help keep moisture around the plant longer. Unlike most flowers, brunners do not require certain hours of water treatment. Even during the day, the wide leaves will keep the moist soil from cracking.

Caring for a large-leaved brunner in winter

Planting and caring for a brunner in the open field does not imply any difficulties, and there will be no problems when preparing a plant for wintering.Brunner large-leaved is one of those perennials that is highly cold-resistant, therefore it tolerates frosts up to -30 degrees Celsius well. Brunner leaves themselves do not die off for the winter, so the above-ground shoots are cut off (leaving 10-15 cm of stumps), and the soil is mulched with peat, fallen leaves or compost. The perennial does not need additional shelter. If you wish, you can transplant it for the winter in a tub or flowerpot. With the onset of frost, she is transferred to the room. In such conditions, it can bloom in December.

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Pests and diseases of large-leaved brunner

The flower is not prone to disease. Sometimes a brown spot may appear on it. It arises from too frequent watering or during a rainy summer. Brunner can also be affected by powdery mildew. To combat these diseases, fungicides are used, for example, Bordeaux mixture. Before processing the plant, all parts affected by the disease must be removed from it. Brunner pests are whiteflies and aphids, but they rarely attack the plant. If they nevertheless chose a flower, they fight with them with solutions of "Karbofos" or "Actellik", or tar soap.

Both planting and caring for a Brunner require a minimum of effort. But the spectacular appearance of the plant will be able to delight others from spring to the very frost. The fact is that after flowering, the culture does not lose its leaves, thereby maintaining its attractiveness throughout the season. Withered flower stalks and inflorescences can be removed so as not to spoil the beauty of the decorative foliage.

Brunner's perennial, about half a meter high, attracts attention with large leaves and sky-blue inflorescences that look like forget-me-not. It is distinguished from the latter by its large size, lack of smell, a white spot in the center of the flower. Therefore, people have long come up with a name for it - the Forget-me-not. From early spring, she is already in all the splendor of her splendor. Blue-eyed flowers bloom behind the frosty silvery leaves. The Latin name was given in honor of the traveler and botanist Samuel Brunner from Switzerland.

The forget-me-not has been known since ancient times - it is a relict plant. In ornamental gardening, it is used for borders and group plantings. Serves as a great backdrop for smaller plants. Unusually revives large long-range plants. It forms beautiful thickets, is unpretentious, attractive, withstands severe winters without visible damage. Brunner curtains are decorative throughout the season.

Description of brunner or forget-me-not

Brunner (Brunnera) - herbaceous perennial 45-55 cm high belongs to the Burachnikov family, whose homeland are taiga forests, the banks of rivers and streams of Siberia and Asia Minor. The rhizome is thick, long, with several branched stems. Pubescent large cordate leaves sit on long petioles. Flowers are collected in paniculate inflorescences. The fruit is a dry nut, which, when ripe, breaks down into several parts. Small, few ripen by the end of summer.

Planting and leaving

Brunner large-leaved planting and care photo

Brunner naturally grows in woodlands, therefore it perfectly tolerates shady places. Sun exposure is permissible only for a short time, the open sun causes oppression and death of the plant. You can place the brunner in an open place only near the reservoir. In hot regions, constant shade is preferable. The openwork partial shade of fruit trees is ideal for placing a brunner.

• The soil for planting Siberian Brunner should be clayey, heavy, moist.
• Brunner large-leaved prefers looser, fertile soil. In one place, both species can grow without transplanting for more than 15 years and longer.
• Prefers feeding with organic fertilizers. For this, an infusion of mullein is prepared - they are fed once a month.
• You can mulch the plantings with humus in the fall, so that in the spring, when the snow melts, the roots receive enough nutrients.

The rhizomes of the plant are intertwined in moist soil and prevent the germination of other plants among themselves. Therefore, weeding is necessary only during transplantation and reproduction, until the young specimens have gained power.
Brunner's roots are located almost on the surface, so loosening is not carried out so as not to damage them. The plantings should be mulched with humus so that moisture remains in the soil longer.

Brunner distillation possible

Brunner variegata brunnera macrophylla variegata distillation photo

• To do this, carefully dig out the rhizome with a lump of earth, transfer it into a large flowerpot with drainage holes, filled with a nutritious substrate.
• Before the onset of cold weather, you can leave the plant outdoors so that it adapts faster.
• Then he is transferred to a cool room. The earth is kept moist, preventing overflow.
• In good lighting, the brunner quickly starts to grow - to accelerate flowering, it can be brought into a warmer room.
• The flower arrows will appear by mid-December. By experimenting with the temperature of the content, you can achieve flowering for the New Year or other holidays.

Great for mixborders, borders as a background plant. Brunner is self-sufficient in single plantings on lawns, flower beds, borders.

Breeding brunner

Growing brunner large-leaved planting and care photo

Brunner is propagated after it has completely faded. The roots are cleared of earth and divided into parts. Each new plant should have a well-developed root with a regeneration bud. Hands stretch the rhizome in different directions, gently helping themselves with a sharp knife. All diseased and damaged roots should be cut off, the sections should be treated with activated charcoal or ash and dried in air.

Reproduction of brunner by dividing the rhizome

• The soil for planting is prepared in advance - each hole is filled with humus, a handful of universal fertilizer is added.
• Everything is thoroughly mixed with the ground, the cut is placed in the hole and the roots are straightened in a circle.
• Cover with soil and spill well with water.
• The regeneration bud after planting should be located shallow from the soil surface.
• The soil around the plant should be carefully compacted and covered with mulch to prevent moisture evaporation.

How to sow Brunner seeds When to plant

Brunner flower silver wings brunner silver wings planting and care photos of seedlings

Seeds are sown in the garden in the fall to undergo natural stratification... They are laid out in grooves at a distance of about 10 cm, spilled with water, covered with soil, mulched with compost or humus. In the spring, the plants will not appear at the same time - some only the next year. They are left in the garden until autumn, periodically feeding and watering them.

In early autumn, the grown seedlings can be transferred to a permanent place. At first, you should carefully weed and water the new plantings often. Plants grown from seeds do not always repeat parental qualities, such as variegation. They will bloom only for 4 years of life.

Growing seedlings

How to grow brunner from seeds photo seedlings

• You can try to grow Brunner seedlings - for this they are sown in bowls or containers with dense soil and placed in a refrigerator or under snow for stratification for 4 months.
• At the end of winter, the bowl is placed on the windowsill.
• The sprouts will appear in two weeks, but not all at the same time.
• With sparse sowing, they can not be dived, but slightly add soil to the container with seedlings.
• Then they are grown as ordinary seedlings, feeding them twice a month with liquid complex fertilizer.
• Such plants will be ready for planting in the garden with the onset of warm days. They tolerate the transplant painlessly.

Vegetative propagation (cuttings, dividing the bush) is most acceptable because of its simplicity, availability, ease.It also always retains its original maternal qualities. Seeds are used in the event that it is not possible to purchase planting material. Such reproduction is beneficial even if you have purchased a package with a mixture of different brunners, so you can simultaneously get many different varieties and colors.

Diseases and pests

• Of the pests, aphids and whiteflies are dangerous.
• This can be avoided by irrigating the plantings with tar water. For which 5 drops of tar are thoroughly stirred in 10 liters of water and poured over the plants from a watering can. Insects do not tolerate the smell of birch tar, avoid such planting.
• With a massive appearance of pests, it is worth treating with an insecticide.

When waterlogged, a brown spot appears on the leaves. And varietal plants are affected by powdery mildew. To avoid this, you can remove some of the leaves if the plantings are heavily thickened, which will serve as additional ventilation. If contaminated, an appropriate fungicide should be applied.

Brunner has an amazing feature - for some reason, its rhizomes attract mice. They eat up the roots of the plant and die from their toxic composition. Therefore, in areas where many brunners grow, there are practically no mice.

Forget-me-not in landscape design

Brunner in landscape design photo mixborder

Brunner is suitable for decorating shady, damp areas. It grows rapidly and does not require either physical or financial costs. At one time, in the courtyards of many institutions, hospitals, schools, kindergartens, one could find brunner thickets on the north side of buildings, in shady places of plots where other plants would simply not survive under these conditions.

Brunner's garden landscaping photo with other plants Brunnera ‘Hadspen Cream’ with Hosta, ferns, Astilbe, Athyrium nipponicum var pictum

And Brunner grows, filling free space with pleasure. She perfectly coped with the task of landscaping unsightly places on the territory and did not require any care, growing naturally in the most suitable place for her.

Brunner macrophile in landscape design photo

Such landings look neat and beautiful, do not require any attention and care.
Wherever brunners are planted, they look elegant and attractive everywhere. A shady garden with brunners surrounded by hosts, ferns, delphiniums acquires zest, special originality and charm.

Brunner in combination with tiarella photo mixborder Tiarella & Brunnera

Types and varieties of brunner with photos and descriptions

Brunner macrophile or large-leaved Brunnera macrophylla

Originally from the Caucasus, it is a bush that grows up to 40 cm. In Germany, for its origin, it is called the Caucasian forget-me-not. Large, heart-shaped leaves are sometimes covered with white spots, pointed towards the end. The flowers are dark blue with a white core, collected in panicles, bloom in May, bloom for about a month.

Brunner large-leaved Brunnera macrophylla Sea Heart planting and care photo

In autumn, a second wave of flowering is possible under favorable weather conditions and good care. New leaves appear throughout the season - it does not lose its decorative effect throughout the growing season. This species is the most decorative of all the others - it became the basis for the work of breeders. As a result, many new varieties have appeared. The plant does not lose its presentable appearance, attracts attention throughout the season.

Brunner macrophile millennium silbert photo

The Millennium Silbert variety has a silvery-white bloom on large emerald leaves.

Brunner large-leaved Jack Frost planting and care Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ photo

Jack Frost variety with almost white leaves and a green stripe along the edge, with small green strokes all over the leaf blade.

Brunner variegata flower photo in the garden

Variety Variegata - a cream-colored curved line runs along the edges of this species. Some varieties have green leaves with white dots.When the plant is placed in full sun, the leaves appear almost white.

Variegated brunner hadspan cream hadspen cream photo Planting and care

Betty Bowring - with emerald green leaves and snow-white bouquets of flowers.

Brunner macrophylla looking glass Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass photo planting and care

Langtries are huge dark green leaves with silvery vertical strokes all over the leaf.

Brunnera Alexander's Gret or the greatness of Alexander Brunnera macrophylla Alexander's Great photo

Brunner Siberian Brunnera sibirica

Brunner Siberian Brunnera sibirica planting and care of a photo of flowers in the garden

Originally from Altai, Western and Eastern Siberia. It lives in humid forests and is the most shade-tolerant of all species. She is much taller and larger than her relatives. It does not form bushes, it is a thicket of leaves. It grows rapidly, forming beautiful curtains. From a strong, rapidly growing rhizome, many processes depart, which bear pubescent stems with wrinkled malachite leaves.

The blue flowers are collected in a loose panicle. They rise above the curtains from May to June. With a lack of moisture, they can wilt. After flowering, the leaves quickly die off, becoming covered with brown spots before this - they should be removed. From the beginning of August, new ones appear, which last until frost. Seeds do not ripen this species do not have time to ripen. Therefore, vegetative reproduction is preferable for him.

Brunner orientalis Brunnera orientalis

Brunner orientalis Brunnera orientalis photo

Grows in Turkey, Palestine, Iran, Lebanon. She is the shortest of all species. It is practically not used in ornamental gardening. It looks like a large-leaved Brunner in miniature. Elliptical casting about 10 cm long. It can be confused with a real forget-me-not.
The species brunner is more resistant to adverse weather conditions than the varietal one, so a little more attention is paid to it to maintain its appearance.