Hepatica japonica Syouchikoubai

Easy to grow in a moist but well drained soil with shade, particularly in summer as the sun will scorch the leaves. The foliage is the typical three lobed affair and held on wiry petioles all originating from a central point. The flowers are the obvious attraction, and these plants have a secure following in the plant world with more and more new hybrids coming along every day.

   This striking hybrid is a semi-double flowered form having a good habit. Colour is clean white on the outer ray petals with a central ruff of green petaloid stamens. These do fade in time as can be seen in one of the photos.