Overview
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Epimedium, part of the Berberidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.4 m tall. Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs. It is native to Japan and Korea.
About
Epimedium grandiflorum, the large flowered barrenwort, or bishop's hat, is a species of flowering plant in the family Berberidaceae, native to Japan and Korea.
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About the genus
Epimedium, also known as barrenwort, bishop's hat, fairy wings, horny goat weed, or yin yang huo, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Berberidaceae. The majority of the species are endemic to China, with smaller numbers elsewhere in Asia and a few in the Mediterranean region.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Epimedium
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.4 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Native to
- Japan, Korea
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty'
- Pruning
- Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth appears
- Propagation
- Division in autumn or after flowering
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Mosaic virus diseases, Fungal leaf spots
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty'?
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty' need?
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty'?
Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.
How big does Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty' grow?
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty' reaches a height of 0.4 m.
Is Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Beauty'?
Division in autumn or after flowering.
More in the Epimedium genus
- Epimedium perralderianumPerraudière's barrenwort
- Epimedium × perralchicumbarrenwort
- Epimedium × versicolorbarrenwort
- Epimedium × versicolor 'Versicolor'Barrenwort
- Epimedium × warleyenseWarley epimedium
- Epimedium × youngianumYoung's barrenwort
- Epimedium x perr. 'Frohnleiten'Barrenwort