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EPIMEDIUM versicolor 'Sulphureum'

Commonly known as Barrenwort, Bishop's hat

Hardy perennial tolerant of semi-shade with pale yellow spurred flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Leaves are usually divided into 5-11 spine-toothed leaflets and are copper-red and brown when young, turning green.
  • Yellow
    Pale yellow
  • Height
    30cm (12in)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Small flowers 0.6-2cm (¼-¾in) across with red-tinted spurs
  • Ground cover
    These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Partial shade
    Shelter from cold drying winds.

EPIMEDIUM versicolor 'Sulphureum'

 
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Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Clip back old leaves in late winter or early spring before flower spikes form
    Pests & Diseases
    Vine weevil, mosaic virus.
    Place of origin
    Garden origin.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    European variety. Will tolerate dry shade.
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Epimedium - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
30cm (12in)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  30cm (12in)
  

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