Barrenwort,Bishop’s Mitre. A clump-forming perennial with delicate mid-green leaves, coloured in autumn. Charming pinkish beige and yellow flowers, held well above the foliage. Max Height 30cm to 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Epimedium x cantabrigiense
A clump-forming perennial with delicate mid-green leaves, coloured in autumn. Charming pinkish beige and yellow flowers, held well above the foliage.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Epimedium |
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Species | x cantabrigiense |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Barrenwort, Bishop's Mitre |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 30cm, 60cm |
Family | Berberidaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | Slow |
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 | Under planting, Border |
Toxicity | |
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