Barrenwort 'Flowers of Sulphur' Epimedium 'Flowers of Sulphur' (PBR)

ABOUT
'Flowers of Sulphur' is a vigorous clump-forming rhizomatous perennial 35cm high, with deciduous, glossy, pointed leaves, which emerge red-bronze with green veins in spring, mature to apple green, and flush copper bronze in autumn, and large flowers of pale yellow sepals and spurred yellow petals, from mid to late spring; Epimedium leaves may be used for their nests by leaf-cutting bees
About this plant
Names
Family
Berberidaceae
Synonyms
barrenwort 'Flowers of Sulphur'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
No pruning required, but cutting back in late winter or early spring, before flower spikes form, will improve appearance
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Garden Edging Low Maintenance Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Ground Cover City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering; or by root cuttings of rhizomes, kept under glass in winter, and planted out after all danger of frost has passed; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence
Pests
May be affected by vine weevil
Diseases
May be affected by mosaic virus diseases and fungal leaf spots