Barrenwort,Bishop’s Mitre. A clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped, green leaves, bronze when young. Charming pendent pink, white, purple, or yellow flowers with spurs. 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 grandiflorum
A clump-forming perennial with heart-shaped, green leaves, bronze when young. Charming pendent pink, white, purple, or yellow flowers with spurs.
Additional information
| Generic | Epimedium |
|---|---|
| Species | grandiflorum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Barrenwort, Bishop's Mitre |
| Flower Colour | pink, white, purple, yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm, 30cm |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | bronze, 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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