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    EPIMEDIUM versicolor 'Sulphureum'
    EPIMEDIUM versicolor 'Sulphureum'
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    EPIMEDIUM versicolor 'Sulphureum'

    Commonly known as Barrenwort, Bishop's hat

    AWARD
    Hardy perennial tolerant of semi-shade with pale yellow spurred flowers
     
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    • 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
      Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      Leaves are usually divided into 5-11 spine-toothed leaflets and are copper-red and brown when young, turning green.
    • Yellow
      Pale yellow
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Small flowers 0.6-2cm (¼-¾in) across with red-tinted spurs
    • 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.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      European variety. Will tolerate dry shade.
    • Partial shade
      Shelter from cold drying winds.
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      30cm (12in)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
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