Ficaria verna 'Blueberries and Cream'
A low-growing, tuberous perennial, with rosettes of heart-shaped, dark green leaves mottled with silver and with a black streak in the centre. Creamy white flowers, brushed with violet on the backs of the petals, are produced in early spring. Leaves die back after flowering
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Purple | Green Grey Silver Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Ficaria is a relatively small genus of European herbs. It is closely related to buttercups (Ranunculus) and is sometimes included within that genus
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moist, humus rich soil in full or part shade
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews on drier soils
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