Barrenwort. Very pretty, delicate bell-shaped pure white flowers are produced in late spring. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers April to May. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Epimedium diphyllum
Very pretty, delicate bell-shaped pure white flowers are produced in late spring.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Epimedium |
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Species | diphyllum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Barrenwort |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Berberidaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
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, Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Under planting |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Vine weevils |
Maintenance | |
Propagation | Division |
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