Silver Heart Brunnera
Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Silver Heart Brunnera highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 4-8
Thick Foliage, Airy Blooms Silver Heart Brunnera
- Incredible Foliage
- Large Leaves are Thicker Than Other Cultivars
- High Performance in Heat and Humidity
- Petite Accent
- Decorate Partial Shade or Full Shade
- Tiny, "Forget-Me-Not" Cobalt-Blue Flowers in Spring
- Support Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators
- Wide-Spreading Perennial Softens Shade Plantings
- Adaptable and Easy-Care
- Cold Hardy
- Prefers Moist, Yet Well-Drained Soil
- Deer Don't Relish the Taste or Texture
Foliage plants are the mainstay of a low-maintenance landscape. You'll get a long-lasting display that works hard to create a personal paradise.
Brighten the low ground with the huge leaves of Silver Heart Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla ‘Silver Heart’ PP# 24685). Their generous charm adds texture and color to your partially shaded or fully shaded landscape.
You won't believe the visual impact of the showy green veins. The look is only accentuated by an effective, interveinal silvery-white overlay.
Each heart-shaped leaf is further polished with a band of green at the margin. They'll softly spread wide to ornament otherwise bare ground under trees and shrubs.
But with beloved Brunnera, it's not just about the beautiful rosette of leaves. Each spring, you'll also enjoy fine-textured blue Forget-Me-Not flowers held high for easy viewing.
Butterflies and honey bees appreciate their nectar. You'll want to grow plenty, so you can trim them for delicate cut flower bouquets indoors.
Relax and let the cares of the world fall away as you tour your woodlands and shady glens. Boost your mature trees and tall shrubs with the good looks of Silver Heart Brunnera.
This improved modern cultivar offers exceptional high performance, as well. Thicker, more pubescent leaves stand up to heat and humidity...without "melting" away in the dog days of summer!
Don't go another season without this beautiful layer in your shaded spots. Order Silver Heart Brunnera today!
How to Use Silver Heart Brunnera in the Landscape
Shed light on your existing plantings with specimens tucked here and there along the edges of dappled planting beds. Try nestling one at the base of a special boulder or garden sculpture.
Use them in a curated collection of wild foliage with several Brunnera cultivars. Call them Forget-Me-Nots or Siberian Bugloss, if you prefer.
Or...take things to the next level with a full mass planting of Silver Heart Brunnera as a living carpet of silvery color. Rely on durable Silver Heart Brunnera as a showy groundcover.
Plant them ten inches apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. For faster results, create a double staggered row in a zigzagging planting pattern.
Mulch between plants and keep new mass plantings weeded. The plants will grow together and touch.
Include these under moisture-loving Swamp Oak at the edge of planned Rain Gardens. They'll help control erosion, while filtering potentially polluted runoff from streets and roofs.
Even in small space gardens, you can appreciate their glow in the moonlight. Keep them in outdoor container gardens as a beautiful "Filler".
Can you imagine the look of delight on a loved one? Create a planted container garden with the exquisite Silver Heart Brunnera on full display. They'll make charming gifts!
#ProPlantTips for Care
This low light plant requires less than four hours of direct sunlight a day. Add mulch over their roots and supply consistent moisture for best results.
Although they like moist conditions, they will not tolerate standing water. Rich, well-drained soil is best.
Deadhead the spent blooms after flowering for a tidy look. Trim back last year's foliage in early spring, and apply a slow-release fertilizer for flowering plants at that time.
You'll cherish the metallic good looks of easy-care Silver Heart Brunnera. Repeat them in an ample planting to make the most of your shade. Order today!
