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Hacquetia epipactis (Hacquetia)
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0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hacquetia epipactis
Other names
Hacquetia
Genus
Hacquetia Hacquetia
Species
H. epipactis - H. epipactis is a low-growing, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial. From winter into spring, yellow flowers, surrounded by yellow-green bracts, are borne on short upright stems, followed by rounded, lobed shiny leaves.
Hacquetia epipactis is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow, Green in Spring; Yellow, Green in Winter
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Hacquetia epipactis (Hacquetia) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in deep, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Prefers slightly acid to neutral soil in partial shade. Resents disturbance once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Hacquetia epipactis
Other names
Hacquetia
Genus
Hacquetia Hacquetia
Species
H. epipactis - H. epipactis is a low-growing, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial. From winter into spring, yellow flowers, surrounded by yellow-green bracts, are borne on short upright stems, followed by rounded, lobed shiny leaves.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Green in Spring; Yellow, Green in Winter
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Hacquetia epipactis (Hacquetia) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in deep, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Prefers slightly acid to neutral soil in partial shade. Resents disturbance once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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