Epimedium grandiflorum 'White Queen' (Large-flowered barrenwort ‘White Queen’) — Bushy

Overview

Epimedium grandiflorum 'White Queen' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Epimedium, part of the Berberidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Epimedium grandiflorum 'White Queen' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Epimedium grandiflorum 'White Queen' is a bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Epimedium in the Berberidaceae family. It grows to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, including north, west, and east-facing positions. It prefers moist but well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand, with acid to neutral pH. 'White Queen' is notable for its seasonal interest in both spring and winter.

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: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'White Queen' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Epimedium grandiflorum 'White Queen'

Propagation: Division in autumn or after flowering, Root cuttings of rhizomes
Pest resistance: Vine weevil
Disease resistance: Virus diseases

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Epimedium grandiflorum 'White Queen'?

Epimedium grandiflorum 'White Queen' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Epimedium grandiflorum 'White Queen' need?

Epimedium grandiflorum 'White Queen' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.