Epimedium grandiflorum
Common name: Large-flowered Barrenwort
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-10 to -15°C
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Epimedium grandiflorum is the large-flowered variety of Epimedium, which you often hear referred to as 'Bishops Hat - because of the flower shape. Originally found growing wild in the woodlands of China, Japan and Korea, Epimedium have been a popular garden plant in Asia for many years; here in the UK the status of these shade loving plants is growing exponentially. Wiry stems hold sprays of pretty, star-like flowers, each with four sepals, making them look rather like little hats. Epimedium flower abundantly in spring and early summer over clumps of pretty, heart-shaped, evergreen foliage. Spreading by rhizomes, Epimedium make wonderful weed-suppressing all-year-round groundcover. Epimedium prefer to be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full or part shade. Epimedium are fully hardy perennials, meaning you will enjoy your Epimedium for many years to come without the worry of needing winter protection.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Epimedium grandiflorum 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Large-flowered Barrenwort |
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Perennial |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Shade, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.30 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.30 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
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