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EPIMEDIUM 'Akebono'
Commonly known as Barrenwort, Bishop's hat
White flowers flushed pink. Startling red new foliage
Further Reading....
EPIMEDIUM 'Akebono'
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Deciduous
In very sheltered sites may retain leaves -
White
White flushed pink -
Height
15-25cm (6-10in) -
Spread
45-75cm (18-30in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Flowers with prominent sepals appear with the leaves in spring -
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) -
Full shade -
Partial shade -
Additional Features
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 -
Hardiness
Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest
Autumn -
Spring
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Summer
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - an Asiatic variety of Grandiflorum. -
Wildlife
Rabbit Resistant
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Epimedium - Growing Guide
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15-25cm (6-10in)
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45-75cm (18-30in) |
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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