Brunnera question

largosmom · Post by **largosmom** » Oct 31, 2007 10:23 pm

Hi, I bought my first Brunnera this spring, and it faded away this summer in the heat and drought. It seems to be getting more leaves now.

What is normal for this plant?

Laura

thy · Post by **thy** » Oct 31, 2007 11:01 pm

Karma can tell you

KellieD · Post by **KellieD** » Nov 01, 2007 12:45 am

Brunnera prefers cool and moist and will go dormant in your summers. This is perfectly normal!

largosmom · Post by **largosmom** » Nov 01, 2007 7:58 pm

I was worried that I lost it! Does it retain its leaves over winter?

Laura

DryGulch · Post by **DryGulch** » Nov 02, 2007 10:05 am

It very well might in your zone. When I lived in IL, mine did in the mild winters. It wil get a fresh flush in the spring. Good drainage, but ample moisture is key. Winter protection helps.

Den · Post by **Den** » Dec 09, 2007 11:39 am

My 4 types perform best situated in well drained soil in a partial shade location , especially when the hot summer sun is at it's peak . Mine never go dormant even during a stretch of 90+ F. periods but I make certain there is a fair amount of organic material surrounding the plants . They do look their best during the cooler moderate temp growing periods of the year .

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Dec 14, 2007 7:18 pm

Thy, that is one I drool over but don't grow.