Hepatica americana var. acuta Ashwood Pink Group
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Overview
Hepatica americana var. acuta Ashwood Pink Group (syn H. acutiloba) has beautiful soft pink upward facing flowers, between February and April, which occasionally can be wonderfully fragrant. The green leaves are sharp-lobed and almost evergreen. Ideal in the Alpine house but well worth trying in the garden. Height 10-22cm.
Hepatica americana var. acuta Ashwood Pink Group (syn H. acutiloba) has beautiful soft pink upward facing flowers, between February and April, which occasionally can be wonderfully fragrant. The green leaves are sharp-lobed almost evergreen and are thinner than those of H. americana. Slightly sturdier and more upright than H. americana, this species has exquisite hairy stems and young foliage. Height: 10-22cm (4-9ins).
The American hepaticas require a sheltered position in the garden. Plant on a cool, well-drained slope in a light ‘fluffy’ soil rich in leaf mould. It is essential that they are exposed to early spring sunshine, but they must receive plenty of shade immediately after flowering and especially during the heat of the summer. They will thrive under deciduous trees and shrubs or in crevices in the rock garden, performing best where there is good humidity. They respond well to a top-dressing of leaf-mould in autumn and an annual feed of fish, blood and bone in late winter. Remove old leaves just before flowering. Many enthusiasts prefer to grow the American hepaticas in clay pots in the protected environment of an alpine house or poly-tunnel.
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Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
|---|---|
| Availability Date Learn more | All year round |
| Special Attributes | |
| Flower Type | Single |
| Flowering Month | February, March, April |
| Soil Type | Acid, Alkaline |
| Aspect | Summer Shade |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Pot Size Learn more | |
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