{"product_id":"brunnera-queen-of-hearts-proven-winners-shade-perennial","title":"Brunnera 'Queen of Hearts' – Proven Winners Shade Perennial","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Queen of Hearts' – Proven Winners\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUSPP 32,737 | CPBR7066 | Proven Winners® Perennials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #e07b00; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; background: #fff8f0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #e07b00; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eBEST VALUE: Premium 1 Gallon — Landscape Ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finished, field-grown specimen grown to professional landscaper standards — not a plug or starter. Arrives with an established root system for faster establishment and a stronger first-season display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to cart and plant with confidence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 3px solid #2e7d32; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin: 20px 0; background: #f1f8f1;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2e7d32; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eFILL MY BOX \u0026amp; SAVE — Tiered Savings on Brunnera 'Queen of Hearts'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 plant — original price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy 2 — Save 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy 4 — Save 25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy 6 — Save 30%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavings apply automatically at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Brunnera 'Queen of Hearts' is Trending in 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost silver-washed Brunnera available — dramatic visual impact over similar varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichigan State University \"Best Performer\" and \"Top Performer\" recognition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolves deep shade — bold color and texture where little else thrives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant — a safer investment than hostas in high-pressure areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy zones 3–8 — one of the widest cold-hardiness ranges in shade perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Plant Does For You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransforms dark corners into glowing focal points with shimmering silver foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo seasons of interest: baby blue spring blooms, then bold foliage all season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpreads 28–36 inches wide — one plant covers serious ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs effortlessly with hostas, ferns, and heuchera for a layered shade garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns reliably year after year — a true landscape investment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18\" tall | 28–36\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby blue forget-me-not clusters — mid to late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart-shaped leaves with heavy silver overlay and dark green veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistently moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes | \u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proven Winners® Perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to elevate your shade garden? Add your Premium 1 Gallon to cart now.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePremium Features \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost shade gardens feel flat and uninspired. 'Queen of Hearts' solves this directly — heavily silver-washed leaves catch and reflect available light, visually brightening the space. Compared to 'Jack of Diamonds', it delivers a more pronounced silver overlay and a cleaner, more luminous look. 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