About
A low-growing, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with long pointed and finely serrated leaves. Flowers display long protruding stamens and small bronze / purple petals surrounded by rounded white sepals.
About the genus
Epimedium are rhizomatous perennials with evergreen or deciduous, ternately or pinnately divided leaves, and open sprays of small, bowl-shaped flowers, often with prominent spurs, in mid to late spring
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Clay, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toChina (Sichuan)
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moist but free draining soil in shade or partial shade. Plants benefit from soils improved with well rotted leaf mould or compost.
PruningNo pruning required but any faded older foliage can be cut back in early spring before fresh foliage emerges.
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free