Berberis julianae is a multi-stemmed, well-branched shrub in the Berberidaceae valued for its spring display, flowering in April to May. Leaves can be either evergreen or deciduous depending on site and clone. It tolerates full sun to partial shade and withstands exposed as well as sheltered positions. It prefers moist but well-drained soils across chalk, clay, loam or sand and is fully hardy in the UK (H7).

Berberis julianae (Wintergreen Barberry) flowers in April–May and suits full sun to partial shade on moist, well-drained soils.

Berberis julianae

Wintergreen Barberry (Berberis julianae) | April Flowers

Epimedium perralderianum is a perennial in the barberry family (Berberidaceae) native to Algeria and noted for its spring flowering from April to June. It performs best in partial shade and prefers soil that is moist yet well-drained. The plant suits sheltered, temperate sites where it can establish a year‑round presence beneath taller plants. Flowers appear in spring, before many other shade perennials come fully into leaf.

Perraudi√®re's barrenwort (Epimedium perralderianum) is a perennial from Algeria that flowers April to June and prefers moist, well-drained soil in.

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.

Epimedium perralderianum

Perraudi√®re's barrenwort | Epimedium perralderianum

Epimedium x perr. 'Frohnleiten' is a clump-forming member of the Berberidaceae with heart-shaped leaves. It prefers partial shade and an acid loam that remains moist but is well drained. Plants may be deciduous or evergreen and produce flowers from April to June. Suitable uses include ground cover, underplanting of roses and shrubs, and filling flower borders and beds in sheltered, north-, east- or west-facing sites.

Barrenwort Epimedium x perr. 'Frohnleiten' is a clump-forming Epimedium for partial shade in acid loam that flowers April to June.

Epimedium x perr. 'Frohnleiten'

Barrenwort | Epimedium x perr. 'Frohnleiten'

Epimedium × perralchicum is a perennial in the Berberidaceae valued as a shade-tolerant ground cover that flowers in spring. It grows best in partial shade or shade in well-drained, humus-rich soil that stays moist. The plant suits neutral to acidic soils and carries a UK hardiness rating of H5. Expect blooms between April and June.

Barrenwort (Epimedium × perralchicum) is a shade-loving perennial ground cover that flowers April to June in UK gardens.

Epimedium × perralchicum

Barrenwort | Epimedium × perralchicum

Epimedium × versicolor is a perennial in the barberry family (Berberidaceae) valued as a shade ground cover. It flowers in the UK from April to June. The plant performs best in partial shade to full shade in well-drained, humus-rich soil that is neutral to acidic and kept moist. It is classed as hardy (H5) in UK conditions.

Barrenwort (Epimedium × versicolor) flowers April to June and makes a shade ground cover for humus-rich, moist soils.

Epimedium × versicolor

Barrenwort | Epimedium × versicolor

Epimedium × versicolor 'Versicolor' is a member of the genus Epimedium in the family Berberidaceae that flowers from April to June. It is sold under the Epimedium name and should be treated according to the specific guidance from the nursery. Confirm site, soil and light preferences for the cultivar before planting. Expect flowering to occur in the April–June window in UK gardens.

Barrenwort Epimedium × versicolor 'Versicolor' flowers in the UK from April to June and should be sited to match the nursery's planting guidance.

Epimedium × versicolor 'Versicolor'

Barrenwort | Epimedium × versicolor 'Versicolor'

Epimedium × warleyense is a shade-tolerant perennial in the Berberidaceae that forms a low, spreading ground cover. It is valued for its spring flowering display from April to June. The plant favours humus-rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to alkaline pH and performs best in partial shade or full shade. Fully hardy (H7), it suits sheltered north, east or west aspects in UK gardens.

Warley Epimedium (Epimedium × warleyense) is a UK-native shade-loving perennial that flowers April to June and makes a low ground cover in humus-rich soil.

Epimedium × warleyense

Warley epimedium | Epimedium × warleyense

Epimedium × youngianum is a perennial hybrid in the barberry family grown as a shade-tolerant ground cover that produces small spring flowers. It is derived from parent species native to China. Grow it in partial shade or shade on a sheltered north, east or west aspect in moist, well‑drained, humus-rich soil with a neutral to acidic pH. Fully hardy in the UK (H7), it suits woodland and shaded garden borders.

Young's barrenwort (Epimedium × youngianum) is a shade-loving perennial ground cover that flowers April to June and prefers moist, humus-rich neutral to.