Siberian Bugloss 'Alexander's Great' 'Alexanders Great'

'Alexander's Great' is a magnificent and substantial ground-cover plant that is essentially a giant version of the popular 'Jack Frost'. It forms a massive mound of heart-shaped leaves that are strikingly silver with distinct green veining and a narrow green edge. The size of the leaves is truly impressive, often reaching over 30cm across, making it a powerful architectural statement in a shaded border. In spring, the plant is topped with delicate sprays of tiny, airy, sky-blue flowers that resemble forget-me-nots. It thrives in cool, moist, shaded conditions and is an excellent choice for planting under large shrubs or trees where smaller plants might be lost. It is fully hardy (H6) and relatively easy to grow, provided it is not allowed to dry out completely in the summer. The foliage remains spectacular until the first hard frosts. It is also largely ignored by slugs and snails, a major advantage for a large-leaved shade plant in the UK.

Sun: Partial shade to full shade.

Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil.

Hardiness: H6 — down to −20°C.

Flowering: Apr, May.