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EPIMEDIUM 'Akebono'
Commonly known as Barrenwort, Bishop's hat
White flowers flushed pink. Startling red new foliage
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Good to know
Cut back any old foliage in late winter to enjoy emerging growth -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil, mosaic virus -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Japan -
DeciduousIn very sheltered sites may retain leaves
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White
White flushed pink -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
15-25cm (6-10in) -
Spread
45-75cm (18-30in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Flowers with prominent sepals appear with the leaves in spring
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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 - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilAn Asiatic variety of Grandiflorum.
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size15-25cm (6-10in)
45-75cm (18-30in)
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