Overview
Hepatica triloba pink is a clump-forming perennial alpine rockery in the genus Hepatica, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Hepatica triloba pink 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 triloba pink is a clump-forming perennial cultivar of the Hepatica genus, known for its compact growth and semi-evergreen, lobed foliage. This cultivar produces delicate pink flowers in early spring, resembling anemones, adding subtle colour to woodland gardens or shaded, north-facing areas. It thrives best in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in sheltered locations with partial shade. Suitable for alpine rockeries and herbaceous borders, Hepatica triloba pink is hardy in the UK (H6) and can be propagated by division or seed.
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 triloba pink 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 triloba pink
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hepatica triloba pink?
Hepatica triloba pink prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hepatica triloba pink need?
Hepatica triloba pink grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hepatica triloba pink hardy in the UK?
Hepatica triloba 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 triloba pink?
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'