large blue hepatica 'Buis'
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- large blue hepatica 'Buis' (Hepatica transsilvanica 'Buis')
- Genus
- Hepatica
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of large blue hepatica 'Buis'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of large blue hepatica 'Buis'
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large blue hepatica 'Buis' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNone required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in an open frame, as soon as ripe, or by division in spring. Transplants and divisions are slow to establish
Growing
GrowingGrows well in humus-rich soils and thrives in heavier soils. Top dress annually in autumn with leaf mould. Resent root disturbance
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails on young growth
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