Brunnera ‘Looking Glass’: Mirrored foliage with shady charm
The Brunnera macrophylla ‘Looking Glass’ is a remarkable shade perennial known for its luminous foliage, resembling polished silver. A true woodland jewel, this ornamental plant captivates with its large, heart-shaped leaves, brilliantly silvery with green veins, which catch the light even in the darkest corners of the garden. In April-May, a cloud of small, light blue flowers, similar to forget-me-nots, completes its romantic and delicate appearance.
An elegant and luminous shade perennial
Compact and dense, Brunnera ‘Looking Glass’ forms a rounded clump 30 to 40 cm high and 40 to 50 cm wide. Its decorative foliage remains attractive from spring to autumn, evolving from silvery-green to metallic grey as the season progresses. This variety stands out for the unique brilliance of its leaves, even more silvery than those of the famous ‘Jack Frost’. It naturally finds its place in shady borders, in light woodlands, at the foot of shrubs, or in pots on a shaded terrace.
Cultivation and care
Easy to grow, Brunnera ‘Looking Glass’ thrives in partial or full shade, in fresh, rich, well-drained soil. It dislikes prolonged drought and scorching exposures. Organic mulch helps maintain soil freshness in summer. Remove damaged leaves in spring to promote new foliage growth. Hardy down to -25 °C, it requires little maintenance and reliably returns each year.
Main features
Color: Silvery foliage with green veins; light blue flowers
Type: Ornamental shade perennial
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Soil: Rich, humus-rich, fresh but well-drained
Watering: Regular, without excess
Flowering: April to May
Height: 30 to 40 cm
Width: 40 to 50 cm
Use: Shady beds, borders, woodlands, pots and planters
Hardiness: Very hardy (-25 °C)
The plus of Brunnera ‘Looking Glass’
With its striking silvery foliage and spring blue flowers, Brunnera ‘Looking Glass’ brightens up shady corners of the garden. Both refined and robust, it brings a touch of freshness and elegance, perfectly paired with hostas, ferns, and heucheras. A reliable choice for all shade gardens.
