Omphalodes verna Alba

<strong><a href="https://www.promessedefleurs.ie/perennials/perennials-by-variety/omphalode.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Omphalodes</a> is one of those perennial groundcovers that captivates us</strong> with its delicacy and beauty. A close relative of Myosotis, <strong>it thrives at the edges of shaded borders</strong> when, <strong>between March and May, its charming little flowers bloom</strong> in abundance. Their colours, <strong>blue</strong> in varying shades, <strong>as well as white or bicoloured</strong>, bring depth and brightness to the garden. <strong>A hardy and robust perennial, it is low-maintenance</strong> and finds its place in light soil as well as in heavier terrains, whether acidic or calcareous. <strong>With a rather slow growth rate, it spreads over the years</strong> through its creeping stems that root into the soil. Also known as 'Small Borage' or 'Navelwort', <strong>this low-growing perennial</strong> (about 20 cm) <strong>requires very little maintenance and is resistant to diseases</strong>. Only slugs may take an interest in its foliage, which can be deciduous or evergreen depending on the species and the severity of winter. When paired with spring-flowering bulbs, certain perennials, and grasses, <strong>it allows for the creation of colourful and fresh borders</strong> from the first sunny days of spring.