Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Jack Frost Brunnera's Early Blooms


I cannot remember my Jack Frost Brunnera blooming so early.
It is starting to bloom even before the leaves have
hardly grown. Maybe it is suppose to since I am rather
new to growing the plant. I also planted a Looking Glass
Brunnera and I confuse the two.
I just love the blue flowers and the leaf patterns.
It grows from seed so easily
that I have several new ones
that has been planted about in the shady flower beds.
I am afraid they will be getting little white snow flakes on their
lovely blue blooms tomorrow.
This fickle Spring weather can really dampen ones enthusiasm
at times, but this too shall pass.
Have a beautiful Blooming Tuesday!
















19 comments:

Becca's Dirt said...

Lona you sure have some pretty stuff growing. I love the blue flower. Have a good day.

Unknown said...

I've never heard of this plant. Cool. I leave my Caladiums in the ground, the ones coming up were planted this year, the ones from last year have not shown their heads yet.

Cathy S. said...

That's great to see it bloom early,
love the little dainty blue flowers.

Helen said...

That is a beautiful plant, the flowers are so delicate. I hope the snow doesn't get them. Helen

Bren Haas said...

These are fabulous.... I am going to add these to my list to hunt for on my greenhouse tours.

Thank you for sharing - happy spring!

Dirt Princess said...

:)

EB said...

One of my favourite plants! It doesn't seed so readily for me though.

Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said...

I love those flowers. Ours started to bloom about a month ago in zone 8 and I think that's pretty normal for us.

Anonymous said...

Hi Lona~~ I think this is what Brunneras do--blooms with small leaves then grow big ones. The Pulmonarias do this too. My 'Jack Frost' is a seedling from my garden buddy. Love it!

bughunter99 said...

Mine seems to be blooming really early this year as well. I also noticed the leaf sizes are smaller on the older plants. I decided to divide a bunch of them to see what would happen.

spookydragonfly said...

Hi Lona...As I comment, it is Wednesday, April 22nd, the big event! Here goes..Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...Happy B-i-r-t-h-d-a-y D-e-ar L-o-n-a-a-a...Happy Birthday to you!!!! Hope you have a wonderful b-day and the snowflakes stop before reaching Hocking Hills!

MNGarden said...

I love title photo. I have not grown brunnera but I like the dainty blue flowers and variegated foliage.
Donna

Lynn said...

Mine bloomed this weekend too, it is early I think. But that is ok this is one of my favorites. In the fall I divided it and now I have 2 beautiful plants.
Have a Great DaY!!!

Joe Todd said...

This is the best time of year. Have a great day

Heather said...

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to You! Happy birthday dear Lona, happy birthday to you!

Millionaire@age20 said...

Thanks for a really nice post! Glad to be following your blog!

Anonymous said...

One more important thing, happy birthday! Hope it's a lovely day with garden goodies for gifts.

IlonaGarden said...

Smitten with this plant because of your great photos.
...now, where could I put it?

Elisangela Neves said...

Tudo muito lindo, parabens!