Buy Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great' PP25789

Also Known As

Brunnera 'Alexander's Giant'
Alexander's Great Siberian Bugloss

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

3" | $16

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Fewer than 17 at Secret Garden Growers

1 gallon bagged root ball | $25

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30 at Gossler Farms

1 gallon | $19

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Fewer than 1 at Forestfarm

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Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great' PP25789 plant details

Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great' PP25789 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great' PP25789

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, container plant, easy-to-grow, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brunnera macrophylla 'Alexander's Great' PP25789

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This giant Brunnera looks just like the classic 'Jack Frost' except for it's size. 'Alexander's Great' will grow nearly a foot and half tall and two and a half feet wide! It has dramatic silver foliage and the dainty blue forget-me-not flowers that we love from this genus. Discovered by plantsman Alexander Zukeivich in his Belarus garden. This is a plant for a big garden or a big pot!

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

is a huge 2'x 2'brunnera. The silver variegated leaves are very pretty from March to October. This is essentially a giant brunnera.

By: Gossler Farms

Huge silvery leaves veined with green that look like Jack Frost, only much larger. Quick growth to 15't x 28"w makes a statement in the shade garden. Sprays of tiny blue flowers in spring. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Picture Brunnera Jack Frost on steroids! Large perennial mounds of heart shaped leaves heavily marked in silver with green veins and edging, 12-18" tall and clumping out to 24-30" wide. Typical sky blue forget-me-not-ish flowers in spring rise up above th

By: Secret Garden Growers

Brunnera macrophylla ‘Alexander’s Great’ displays huge silvery, heart-shaped leaves marked by dark green veining and margins. Airy sprays small, light blue flowers in Spring. A hardy clump perennial. Prefers rich, consistently moist soil. Good in woodland gardens and mass plantings. Freely self-seeds.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Introduced by Terra Nova Nursery from bred breeder Alexander Zukeivich, (who I imagine is pictured here!) 'Alexander the Great' has GIGANTIC silver-flecked foliage in comparison to 'Jack Frost'. Dainty blue forget me not like flowers are borne in loose sprays in mid spring. We've had this in the garden for 2 seasons now, and have been impressed with it s durability. Plants grow to 15" tall and 28" wide, and are happiest in well drained soil which has adequate moisture during the growing season. Deer resistant too!

By: Avant Gardens

From the garden of plantsman, Alexander Zukeivich in Belarus, comes 'Alexander's Great', a 15" tall x 28" wide clump of huge silver-filagreed, green, heart-shaped leaves. Early spring brings small sky-blue flowers that hover above.