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Brunnera 'Silver Wings'

B. macrophylla 'Silver Wings' is a recent introduction from Naylor Creek Gardens in the USA, and the breeder/owner is Gary Lindheimer and Jack Hirsch.

It is a sport of B. 'Langtrees' with large heart-shaped leaves that are covered with a silver overlay that makes it look a ghostly gray at a distance.

Naylor Creek said: "'A thin white margin frames the leaf and creates a 'winged' effect. Tiny masses of blue flowers top the clump from early spring into summer. Makes a great specimen plant in any shade garden and has shown tremendous vigor".

Prefers moist soil and a shady to semi-shady location-can take more sun as long as adequate moisture is available.

From 2002 onwards - it will be available wholesale in Europe from Plantipp and CNB.

Updated September 26th 2002

DIRK VAN DER WERFF

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Posted: 30 August 2002
Last modified: 22 April 2007

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