If you are looking for an impressive and rather beautiful ground cover plant for shady places, look no further than Brunnera. This particular variety, 'Alexanders Great', could be considered one of the very best because of its statement large leaves which have striking cream and silver veining. It looks wonderful underplanted around trees and shrubs.

• Produces sprays of sky-blue flowers on wiry stems in spring.
• Low maintenance, very easy to care for and responds well to pruning back.
• Thrives in shade but will also happily perform in sunny locations too.
• Good in containers.
• Height: to 40cms.
• Spread: to 90cms.