Brunnera macrophylla 'Variegata' - 2026

Brunnera macrophylla 'Variegata' is a hardy, perennial plant valued for its large, heart-shaped leaves with bold creamy-white margins, providing striking foliage contrast and year-round ornamental interest in shaded borders, woodland gardens, and underplantings. In spring, it produces sprays of small, delicate blue flowers that attract bees and other pollinators, adding early-season colour and supporting garden biodiversity. Its clumping habit and distinctive variegated foliage make it ideal for brightening darker areas of the garden, while also serving as a structural element in mixed perennial borders.

Thriving in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil, Brunnera macrophylla 'Variegata' benefits from removal of spent flower stems and occasional trimming of older leaves to maintain a neat appearance. Hardy and resilient, it performs well in a variety of garden conditions, making it suitable for woodland-style gardens, shaded borders, or as groundcover. Its combination of decorative variegated foliage, attractive blue flowers, and pollinator-friendly blooms ensures it is a reliable and charming addition to any shaded garden.