Overview

Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour is a clump-forming perennial alpine rockery in the genus Hepatica, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include woodland gardens and underplanting.

About

Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour, commonly known as liverleaf mid-blue bi-colour, is a compact, clump-forming perennial from the Ranunculaceae family. This alpine rockery and herbaceous perennial features semi-evergreen foliage with 3 to 5 lobes and produces distinctive mid-blue bi-coloured flowers in early spring, resembling anemones. It thrives in partial shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited for woodland gardens and underplanting, with interest extending into summer.

About the genus

Hepatica is a genus of herbaceous perennials in the buttercup family, native to central and northern Europe, Asia and eastern North America. Some botanists include Hepatica within a wider interpretation of Anemone.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hepatica

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump-forming perennial

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Suggested uses

Woodland gardens, underplanting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour

Propagation

Division, seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-resistant

Disease resistance

Generally disease-resistant

Frequently asked questions