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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Brunnera macrophylla is the perfect plant for shady gardens. With mid-green, heart-shaped foliage and forget-me-not like blooms forming on tall stems, it's great for edging paths and mixing with other shade-tolerant plants, particularly in woodland borders.

In contrast with most cultivars, 'Betty Bowring' has delicate, pure white flowers. It's more tolerant of sun than some varieties, but only if grown in a moisture-retentive soil. Learn more in our Brunnera grow guide.

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Brunnera ‘Betty bowring’ and wildlife

Brunnera ‘Betty bowring’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Brunnera ‘Betty bowring’ poisonous?

Brunnera ‘Betty bowring’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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