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large blue hepatica

Hepatica transsilvanica

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Hepatica
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

H. transsilvanica is a compact perennial to 15cm, with broad, long-stalked leaves divided into three crenate lobes. Flowers lavender-blue, rarely white, 3-4cm in width, in early spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

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 FacingEast FacingSouth 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

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWall Side BordersCottage Informal

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years