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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

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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.
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