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Star Glam Gazette

Can you propagate Brunnera from cuttings?

Author

David Osborn

Updated on June 12, 2026

What: Brunnera is a slowly spreading, rhizomatous perennial, native to woodland areas. Season: Flowers appear in early to mid-spring and can last through early summer. Propagation: Divide in fall; take root cuttings in winter.

Can you propagate Jack Frost?

Because ‘Jack Frost’ is patented, unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited. The fibrous-rooted plants can be divided in spring or fall. This cultivar will not grow true from seed.

When can you divide Brunnera?

It is possible to propagate Brunnera by division in early spring or autumn.

Should Brunnera be cut back in fall?

Don’t cut the whole plant back to the ground in the fall—the leaves will help protect the crown during winter and you can easily clean away the old foliage in the spring when the new leaves begin to emerge. If you do not want your plants to self-seed, deadhead as the flowers start to fade.

How do you care for Jack Frost Brunnera?

Light/Watering: Prefers partial shade or shade; tolerates dry shade but needs moisture in sunny conditions. Variegated forms require moist soil and will scorch in sun. Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Grow in well-drained soil that is moderately fertile and humus-rich.

How do you grow Jack Frost?

There are three main keys to growing Jack Frost successfully: consistent moisture, shade and using a preventative fungicide drench when transplanting into containers. Moisture Consistently moist, well-drained soil is essential. Don’t let this plant dry out, but don’t overwater it either.

Should Brunnera be cut back in the fall?

How do you take cuttings from Brunnera?

How to Propagate Brunnera

  1. Dig up overcrowded clumps of brunnera with a gardening fork or trowel, being careful not to disturb the roots in the process.
  2. Shake off excess soil and locate the healthiest roots for division.
  3. Discard diseased or weak parts of the plant.
  4. Divide the healthy roots into small sections.