Barrenwort,Bishop’s Mitre. A clump-forming perennial with, green leaves, flushed red when young, turning red in autumn. Charming crimson and pale yellow flowers with short spurs. Max Height 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 rubrum
A clump-forming perennial with, green leaves, flushed red when young, turning red in autumn. Charming crimson and pale yellow flowers with short spurs.
Additional information
| Generic | Epimedium |
|---|---|
| Species | x rubrum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Barrenwort, Bishop's Mitre |
| Flower Colour | crimson, yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Berberidaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, red |
| 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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