Barrenwort,Bishop’s Mitre. A clump-forming perennial with green leaves tinted red in spring and autumn. Charming reddish orange flowers with yellow centres. Max Height 50cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Epimedium x warleyense
A clump-forming perennial with green leaves tinted red in spring and autumn. Charming reddish orange flowers with yellow centres.
Additional information
| Generic | Epimedium |
|---|---|
| Species | x warleyense |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Barrenwort, Bishop's Mitre |
| Flower Colour | orange, yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 50cm |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Under planting |
| Toxicity | |
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