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large blue hepatica 'Buis' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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large blue hepatica 'Buis'

Hepatica transsilvanica 'Buis'

Genus: Hepatica
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

'Buis' is a slowly-spreading, semi-evergreen perennial to 15cm tall with pale to mid-green, three-lobed and scallop-edged leaves. Single, clear blue, bowl shaped flowers, each up to 4cm in diameter,are borne 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 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

None 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 trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersCottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years