The scarlet seems to be a slightly old-fashioned plant and not quite fitting the modern bedding plant pattern.The color of her flowers is rather subdued and the size is small. The liverwort, however, gains on closer acquaintance, especially captivating with its naturalness.
This plant won the sympathy of gardeners already in the 19th century. Since then, many attractive garden varieties have been grown, valued for their early flowering, decorative foliage and flowers, foliage and longevity.Under natural conditions, the hepatica grows in deciduous forests and is under complete species protection.
For cultivation in the garden, the best varieties are those derived from the common and Transylvanian hepatica, that is, from European species. Asian and North American species are more demanding, so they are recommended to experienced collectors.
Hepatica is best suited for partially shaded sites in humus, moist ground. The best places are under the canopy of deciduous trees.Hepatics perfectly adapt even in the ground with strongly overgrown roots.This plant creates showy plantings with other spring flowering species, including anemones and fragrant violet.
The reproduction of liverworts is not the easiest.The easiest way is to sow the collected seeds right away. Otherwise, they will have to be stratified for several months at low temperatures.You can also divide overgrown clumps of plants. Since the hepatica does not like replanting, it will look miserable for the first period after splitting, but it is generally accepted.
