Overview
Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Epimedium, part of the Berberidaceae family, with semi evergreen 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 'Spine Tingler' grows best in full shade, full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. It is a holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and cottage and informal garden.
About
Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial characterized by its lance-shaped leaves that feature spiny margins. The new leaves appear in a bronze-red hue before maturing to a green shade. In the spring, it produces clusters of soft yellow flowers with slender, curved petals atop slender stems.
About the genus
Epimedium consists of rhizomatous perennial plants characterized by either evergreen or deciduous foliage that can be ternately or pinnately divided. In mid to late spring, these plants produce open clusters of small, bowl-shaped flowers, frequently featuring notable spurs.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Epimedium
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Epimedium 'Spine Tingler'
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade; shelter from cold, drying winds
- Pruning
- Cut back old foliage in late winter before new flower stems emerge for the best display of new foliage and flowers
- Propagation
- Propagate by division
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to vine weevils, slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a virus
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Epimedium 'Spine Tingler'?
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade; shelter from cold, drying winds.
Where is the best place to plant Epimedium 'Spine Tingler'?
Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' prefers full shade, full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' need?
Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Epimedium 'Spine Tingler'?
Cut back old foliage in late winter before new flower stems emerge for the best display of new foliage and flowers.
How big does Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' grow?
Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' hardy in the UK?
Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' has a UK hardiness rating of H6.
How do I propagate Epimedium 'Spine Tingler'?
Propagate by division.