{"product_id":"variegata-brunnera","title":"Variegata Brunnera","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCream-Edged Leaves That Brighten Deep Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegata Brunnera (\u003cem\u003eBrunnera macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') brings bold contrast to the shade garden with green, heart-shaped leaves widely edged in creamy white, topped by airy sprays of true-blue forget-me-not flowers in spring. The bright variegation illuminates dark, shaded corners. Deer-resistant and reliably hardy, it's a striking choice for cool, moist woodland borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove — just keep it out of hot sun, which scorches the cream margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVariegata Brunnera Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Variegata'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–16 in. tall, 15–20 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade (variegation scorches in sun)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue sky-blue (forget-me-not)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich, well-drained; amend clay with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed — fuzzy foliage deters deer and rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen with wide creamy-white margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightening deep shade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream-edged leaves light up the darkest beds. Space 15–18 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodland borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs beautifully with dark hostas and green ferns for striking contrast. Spring blue flowers add early color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into rich, moist, shaded soil. Keep moist through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Variegata Brunnera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2 inches deep. Space 15–18 inches apart. Site it in cool shade out of hot sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Variegata Brunnera\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist — water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers steady moisture in shade; the cream margins scorch in dry or sunny conditions, so keep it cool and moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does it need deep shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe creamy-white leaf margins are sensitive to sun and heat — a cool, shaded, moist spot keeps the variegation crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEasily — hardy to zone 3, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the fuzzy leaves are disliked by deer and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How are the flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAiry sprays of true-blue forget-me-not flowers appear in spring above the bright foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJack Frost Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla):\u003c\/strong\u003e A silver-leaved classic that tolerates a bit more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dark-leaved companion that sets off the cream variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native fern for cool, moist shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315437162801,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/variegata-brunnera.jpg?v=1779747490","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/variegata-brunnera","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}