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Brunnera macrophylla 'Mister Morse' (Siberian buglass 'Mister Morse' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Brunnera macrophylla 'Mister Morse'
Other names
Siberian buglass 'Mister Morse' , Siberian bugloss 'Mr. Morse', Brunnera macrophylla 'Mr. Morse'
Genus
Brunnera Brunnera
Variety or Cultivar
'Mister Morse' _ 'Mr. Morse' is a clump-forming perennial, with broad, hairy, heart-shaped leaves which are silver with green veins and tiny white flowers in spring.
Brunnera macrophylla 'Mister Morse' is: Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Veined, Silvery-grey, Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free. The fact that slugs don't like the leaves gives this plant an edge over hostas for shade planting. These two plants work well interplanted together.
General care
Pruning
Cut stems and leaves down to the ground in spring rather than autumn to protect the crown during winter.
Propagation
Divide and replant roots of crowded clumps in early spring. Grow from root cuttings in a cold frame and plant the rooted cuttings in a nursery bed in early summer and replant the hardier plants later in the year.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Brunnera macrophylla 'Mister Morse' (Siberian buglass 'Mister Morse' ) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in the autumn or spring in any ordinary soil. Tolerates either sun or shade, although if planted in full sun less tolarant of drought.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Brunnera macrophylla 'Mister Morse'
Other names
Siberian buglass 'Mister Morse' , Siberian bugloss 'Mr. Morse', Brunnera macrophylla 'Mr. Morse'
Genus
Brunnera Brunnera
Variety or Cultivar
'Mister Morse' _ 'Mr. Morse' is a clump-forming perennial, with broad, hairy, heart-shaped leaves which are silver with green veins and tiny white flowers in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Veined, Silvery-grey, Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free. The fact that slugs don't like the leaves gives this plant an edge over hostas for shade planting. These two plants work well interplanted together.
General care
Pruning
Cut stems and leaves down to the ground in spring rather than autumn to protect the crown during winter.
Propagation
Divide and replant roots of crowded clumps in early spring. Grow from root cuttings in a cold frame and plant the rooted cuttings in a nursery bed in early summer and replant the hardier plants later in the year.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Brunnera macrophylla 'Mister Morse' (Siberian buglass 'Mister Morse' ) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in the autumn or spring in any ordinary soil. Tolerates either sun or shade, although if planted in full sun less tolarant of drought.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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