Overview
Hepatica pink is a clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Hepatica, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Hepatica pink grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and rock garden.
About
Hepatica pink is a cultivar of the Hepatica genus, which comprises compact, clump-forming perennials with semi-evergreen foliage divided into 3 to 5 lobes. This cultivar produces delicate pink flowers in early spring, resembling anemones. It thrives in partial shade and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils that can be chalk, clay, loam, or sand with an alkaline to neutral pH. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, rockeries, and patios, Hepatica pink is hardy (H6) and can be propagated by seed or division, though transplants may establish slowly.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hepatica
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Hepatica pink size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hepatica pink
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in an open frame, as soon as ripe, or by division in spring. Transplants and divisions are slow to establish
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hepatica pink?
Hepatica pink prefers partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hepatica pink need?
Hepatica pink is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hepatica pink hardy in the UK?
Hepatica pink 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 pink?
Propagate by seed sown in an open frame, as soon as ripe, or by division in spring. Transplants and divisions are slow to establish.
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'