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.
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
Where is the best place to plant Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour?
Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour need?
Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour hardy in the UK?
Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Hepatica nobilis mid-blue bi-colour?
Division, seed.
More in the Hepatica genus
- Hepatica americanaAmerican liverwort
- Hepatica insularis
- Hepatica maximagiant liverleaf
- Hepatica nobilis 'Arindy'
- Hepatica nobilis 'Landquart Marble'
- Hepatica nobilis 'Lilac Picotee'
- Hepatica nobilis 'Lotus'
- Hepatica nobilis 'Picos Purple'liverleaf 'Picos Purple'