How to grow hepatica from seed?
It’s essential to gather hepatica seed while it is still green and to sow fresh seed. The seed should be sown thinly in seed pans and Use a very well-drained compost made up of 2 parts John Innes Seed, 1 part multi-purpose compost (or leaf mould) and 1 part perlite. Hepatica is ideal for a shady spot in a rock garden or beneath deciduous trees and shrubs. In the wild it often grows near rivers and streams running through woodland. It can also make a pretty container plant. Once planted hepatica dislikes being moved, so take special care when choosing a spot!It’s essential to gather hepatica seed while it is still green and to sow fresh seed. The seed should be sown thinly in seed pans and Use a very well-drained compost made up of 2 parts John Innes Seed, 1 part multi-purpose compost (or leaf mould) and 1 part perlite.
Is hepatica easy to grow?
Hepatica is a low-maintenance plant, best grown in places where it can remain undisturbed for years. However, it is easily transplanted, and specimens can be rescued from construction sites but should never be dug from intact woodland sites. It’s important to replicate the conditions that hepaticas enjoy in their natural habitat. Tolerant of both acidic and alkaline conditions, they should be planted on a sunny, well-drained slope in a light ‘fluffy’ fertile soil that is rich in leaf mould with plenty of rapidly draining moisture in Spring.
Is liverleaf easy to grow?
Easy to grow in moist but well-drained rich soil, in partial shade to full shade. Perfect for the woodland garden. Light/Watering: Grow in partial shade to shade in well-drained soil. Water regularly in spring if the soil becomes dry. Fertilizer/Soil and pH: Grow in average to rich soil.