Barrenwort 'Merlin' Epimedium × youngianum 'Merlin'

ABOUT
'Merlin' is a compact herbaceous perennial, to 35cm in height, with broadly-ovalleaves, tinged bronze when young, before turning pale green in summer. Flowers open from purple, pointed buds to reveal burgundy and white spurless flowers,15mm wide, in spring
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Berberidaceae
Synonyms
barrenwort 'Merlin'
Common names
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Merlin'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring for the best display of new foliage and flowers
Soil
Loam, Sand, SoilClay
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Garden Edging Low Maintenance Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Pests
May be attacked by vine weevil
Diseases
May be subject to a virus
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