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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.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps 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
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Height30cm (12in) -
Spread30cm (12in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming, compact, rhizomatous perennial. Small, spurred flowers are carried in open racemes
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowClip back old leaves in late winter or early spring before flower spikes form
Pests & DiseasesVine weevil, mosaic virus
Place of originChina. Unnamed species collected in Sichuan province by Darrell Probst. Introduced in 2008 -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich. An Asiatic variety.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
Epimedium - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of EPIMEDIUM
EPIMEDIUM 'Akebono'
Barrenwort, Bishop's hat
white flowers flushed pink. Startling red new foliage
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00
£13.50 each
EPIMEDIUM 'Amber Queen'
Barrenwort, Bishop's hat
orange flowers in profusion. Sometimes blooms again in autumn
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00
£13.50 each
EPIMEDIUM grandiflorum
Barrenwort, Bishop's hat
white or pale yellow pendent flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00
£13.50 each
EPIMEDIUM x perralchicum 'Fröhnleiten'
Barrenwort, Bishop's hat
yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00
£13.50 each
EPIMEDIUM versicolor 'Sulphureum'
Barrenwort, Bishop's hat
hardy perennial tolerant of semi-shade with pale yellow spurred flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00
£13.50 each
EPIMEDIUM x warleyense
Barrenwort, Bishop's hat
compact perennial with small bright orange-red sepals with yellow centre. Leaves tinted red when young
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00
£13.50 each
EPIMEDIUM x youngianum 'Niveum'
Barrenwort, Bishop's hat
snow white
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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Only £7.50
