About
A semi-evergreen perennial with lobed leaves that are marbled above and upwards-facing flowers in shades of white, pink and blue in spring.
About the genus
Hepatica are small, clump-forming perennials with 3 to 5-lobed, semi-evergreen leaves and anemone-like, blue, violet, pink or white flowers in early spring
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in humus-rich soil and thrives in heavier soils; best in partial shade. Top dress annually in autumn with leaf mould. Resents root disturbance
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceSlugs and snails may attack young growth
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free