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EPIMEDIUM

Commonly known as Barrenwort, Bishop's hat

This species is riding on a wave of popularity because of new-to-the-west species from China and Japan. The Asiatics require summer moisture whereas Europeans can be mainstays in dry shade.

Genus of more than 50 species of evergreen and deciduous rhizomatous perennials from the Mediterranean to temperate easten Asia. They are found in woodland, scrub and shady, rocky places which gives an idea of their preferences.

Further Reading....
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    narrow, holly-like leaves to 12cm (5in) long by 2.5cm (1in) wide
  • Yellow
  • Height
    30cm (12in)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Clump-forming, compact, rhizomatous perennial. Small, spurred flowers are carried in open racemes
  • 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.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Partial shade
  • 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
    China. Unnamed species collected in Sichuan province by Darrell Probst. Introduced in 2008
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich. An Asiatic variety.
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
30cm (12in)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  30cm (12in)
 

Buy Varieties of EPIMEDIUM

EPIMEDIUM 'Akebono'

EPIMEDIUM 'Akebono'

Barrenwort, Bishop's hat

white flowers flushed pink. Startling red new foliage

 
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EPIMEDIUM 'Amber Queen'

EPIMEDIUM 'Amber Queen'

Barrenwort, Bishop's hat

orange flowers in profusion. Sometimes blooms again in autumn

 
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EPIMEDIUM grandiflorum

EPIMEDIUM grandiflorum

Barrenwort, Bishop's hat

white or pale yellow pendent flowers

 
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EPIMEDIUM x perralchicum 'Fröhnleiten'

EPIMEDIUM x perralchicum 'Fröhnleiten'

Barrenwort, Bishop's hat

yellow flowers

 
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EPIMEDIUM versicolor 'Sulphureum'

EPIMEDIUM versicolor 'Sulphureum'

Barrenwort, Bishop's hat

hardy perennial tolerant of semi-shade with pale yellow spurred flowers

 
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EPIMEDIUM x warleyense

EPIMEDIUM x warleyense

Barrenwort, Bishop's hat

compact perennial with small bright orange-red sepals with yellow centre. Leaves tinted red when young

 
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EPIMEDIUM x youngianum 'Niveum'

EPIMEDIUM x youngianum 'Niveum'

Barrenwort, Bishop's hat

snow white

 
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Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

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