Barrenwort,Bishop’s Mitre. A clump-forming perennial with bright green leaves on red tinted stems. Charming pure white flowers contrasting well with the foliage. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Epimedium x youngianum ‘Niveum’
A clump-forming perennial with bright green leaves on red tinted stems. Charming pure white flowers contrasting well with the foliage.
Additional information
| Generic | Epimedium |
|---|---|
| Species | x youngianum |
| Varietry | 'Niveum' |
| Common Name | Barrenwort, Bishop's Mitre |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm, 30cm |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| 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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