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blue-flowered liverleaf

Hepatica nobilis blue-flowered

Genus: Hepatica
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

H. nobilis blue-flowered is a semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial to 10cm tall with three-lobed, hairyleaves that may be marbled silver-grey on the upper surfaces. Solitary blue flowers with white stamens to 2.5cm in diameter are borne above the foliage in spring

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in humus-rich soils and thrives in heavier soils. Top dress annually in autumn with leaf mould. Resent root disturbance

Pruning

No pruning required

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

Pests

Slugs and snails may be a problem with young growth

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersCottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Bog GardenOutdoorConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years