Brunnera 'Jack Frost'
Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost'
Brunnera 'Jack Frost' is a perennial for edging, groundcover, suited to shade and partial shade and clay, loam or acid soil, flowering Apr, May.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 40 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Aspect | shade and partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 3a-8b, RHS H6 |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 40 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 60 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 3a to 8b and rated H6 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, clay soil, acid soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Brunnera 'Jack Frost''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
Worth knowing
- It tolerates acid soil but dislikes shallow chalk.
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Astilbe 'Fanal'to flower when it does not
- Astilbe 'Visions'to edge in front
- Bigleaf Hydrangea 'Endless Summer'for height behind it
- Bleeding Heartfor height behind it
- Blue Windflowerto edge in front
- Bugbane 'Black Negligee'for height behind it