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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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Deciduous - in very sheltered sites may retain leaves
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White - white flushed pink
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Height - 15-25cm (6-10in)
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Spread - 45-75cm (18-30in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Flowers with prominent sepals appear with the leaves in spring
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Herbaceous - Early 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)
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Full shade
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - cut back any old foliage in late winter to enjoy emerging growth
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Pests & Diseases - vine weevil, mosaic virus
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Place of origin - garden origin. Japan
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - an Asiatic variety of Grandiflorum.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Epimedium - Growing Guide
15-25cm (6-10in)
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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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