Brunnera sibirica
Siberian brunnera · Siberian Bugloss
Care Guide
💧 Water
Siberian brunnera thrives in moist woodland environments and prefers consistently damp soil. Once it becomes established, it can tolerate moderate drought. To support its healthy growth and flowering during the active season, it's essential to water it weekly, aligning with its natural growth rhythm.
☀️ Light Partial sun
Siberian brunnera comes from habitats like forest understories and rocky sites, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, reflecting its adaptable and hardy nature.
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C
Siberian brunnera can adjust to a wide range of temperature conditions, but its distribution may still be limited by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summers with adequate rainfall or regular watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can increase the likelihood of Siberian brunnera dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can improve the plant’s survival rate.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
The best time to fertilize a Siberian brunnera is in early spring, as it comes out of dormancy and begins active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although Siberian brunnera has relatively low fertilizer needs, feeding it annually can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
Siberian brunnera benefits from pruning in early spring to remove dead leaves and spent flower stems. This practice encourages new blooms and helps maintain the plant's shape. Regular pruning also promotes healthy growth, controls the plant's size, and prevents overcrowding. It is important to use clean tools while pruning to avoid spreading diseases.
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Brunnera
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-8
- Mature Height
- 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 61 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Early summer
- Native Area
- Russia