Barrenwort 'William Stearn' Epimedium 'William Stearn'

barrenwort 'William Stearn'

ABOUT

A clump-forming rhizomatous perennial 18-30cm high, with evergreen leaves divided into heart-shaped leaflets which emerge mottled and splashed with dark red and mature to green, and very dark red flowers with pale pink spurs tipped with yellow, in spring; Epimedium leaves may be used for their nests by leaf-cutting bees

Plant Info
Care
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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Berberidaceae

    • Synonyms

      barrenwort 'William Stearn'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H6

  • sunLight

    Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required, but cutting back in late winter or early spring, before flower spikes form, will improve appearance

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Ground Cover Low Maintenance Garden Edging Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Cottage & Informal Garden City & Courtyard Gardens

  • sproutPropogation

    • 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

  • insectPests

    May be affected by vine weevil

  • microbeDiseases

    May be affected by mosaic virus diseases and fungal leaf spots