Barrenwort,Bishop’s Mitre. A clump-forming perennial with delicate dark green glossy, leaves, bronze when young. Charming pendent, bright yellow flowers with short brown spurs. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Epimedium perralderianum
A clump-forming perennial with delicate dark green glossy, leaves, bronze when young. Charming pendent, bright yellow flowers with short brown spurs.
Additional information
| Generic | Epimedium |
|---|---|
| Species | perralderianum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Barrenwort, Bishop's Mitre |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, bronze |
| 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 | Under planting, Border |
| Toxicity | |
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