Hepatica - Leberblümchen 2023

[Maggi Young]

Worth the tick searches afterwards to see such delights, John!

[Gabriela]

John - it looks like a very nice place with lots of Hepatica!
I understand it has become an endangered species out there? Meaning that it is localized?

You are right about the ticks, the populations are increasing also in ON, including in new areas. After every hike, a very rigorous control it is necessary.

[Leena]

I planted H.japonica 'Tenjinbai' in 2019 and it has struggled to survive, but now it is flowering for the first time. I hope it will get stronger from now on.
Second picture is of my favourite H.americana plant. H.americana has always flowered the latest here for some reason.

[MarcR]

Leena

'Tenijinbai' is extraordinary'  The pale Lavender fringe is very unusual.

[Herman Mylemans]

Nature is acting strange here. Hepatica americana is already starting to flower.