Epimedium

A lovely genus, (part of the Berberis family) from Europe and Asia, they are related to other woodland perennials, such as Vancouveria, Podophyllum, Jeffersonia and Diphylleia.

Epimediums from Europe are often some of the most tolerant of dry shade, this includes, Epimedium alpinum, rubrum, pinnatum & pubigerum but also the hybrids involving these, such as Epimedium x versicolor and x youngianum.

Japanese species of Epimedium, such as grandiflorum, are easy to grow but maybe not for the driest spots. The majority of species come from China with a huge range of forms and species, many of which make a great choice for the north side of a wall or a bed that receives some irrigation in eastern UK, and typical shady garden borders in the western parts of the country, where rainfall is generally higher.
Epimedium 'Akebono' (Dawn)

Epimedium 'Akebono' (Dawn)

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: March to May

Free flowering form. Deciduous with masses of white flowers flushed pink and sunrise red new foliage in Spring.
Asiatic type.

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Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

A new hybrid from Robin White with masses of elegantly spurred amber-yellow coloured flowers over heavily mottled new Spring foliage. Plant Breeders Rights Apply EU 20636. An asiatic type so not too dry. Evergreen


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Epimedium 'Arctic Wings'

Epimedium 'Arctic Wings'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to June

A strong growing evergreen form from Robin White. This is a really good large white flowered form that flowers in April and May, bluish evergreen leaves.

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Epimedium brachyrrhizum

Epimedium brachyrrhizum

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial shade
  • Flowering season: March to May

A fine species mildly running with large pink flowers held out on long stems.

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Epimedium davidii

Epimedium davidii

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

Masses of butter yellow flowers with long spurs in Spring. Evergreen neat foliage and stunning new growth in Spring. Asiatic type.

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Epimedium fargesii 'Pink Constellation'

Epimedium fargesii 'Pink Constellation'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 15cm (6in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

Masses of pink white bracted flowers on stems to 45cm long over jagged lance-shaped evergreen leaves.

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Epimedium 'Fire Dragon'

Epimedium 'Fire Dragon'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

H40cm x W 30cm
A lovely new hybrid from Blackthorn. Evergreen, lots of bracted yellow flowers in Spring. Easy good grower.

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Epimedium franchetii

Epimedium franchetii

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

A lovely new form with pale yellow large flowers over large mottled leaves. Asiatic type.

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Buckland Spider'

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Buckland Spider'

  • Pot size: 2 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: March to April

Large pink flowers like hanging arachnids.

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Epimedium 'Egret'

Epimedium 'Egret'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: March to May

A fine species with large white flowers, evergreen foliage with silver undersides to the leaves. Asiatic type.

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Epimedium leptorrhizum

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

Very large pink flowers in Spring. Needs a sheltered spot to reach its full beauty. Asiatic type.

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Epimedium x omiense 'Akame'

Epimedium x omiense 'Akame'

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 15cm (6in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

This red flowered form is a worth every effort, grows well when happy.

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Epimedium x omeiense 'Stormcloud'

Epimedium x omeiense 'Stormcloud'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial shade
  • Flowering season: April to June

Large purple flowers atop tall compound stems. Needs a warm spot to do well.

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Epimedium platypetalum

Epimedium platypetalum

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 15cm (6in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

A distinct species, late flowering with lots of spurless yellow flowers, evergreen foliage.

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Epimedium rhizomatosum

Epimedium rhizomatosum

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

Creeping rhizome with large, long spurred yellow flowers in Spring. Asiatic type.

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Epimedium 'Spine Tingler'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

A very good plant with highly ruffled red new foliage and large golden yellow flowers. To 45 cm spread and 30 cm tall. Evergreen.

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Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum' AGM

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

Easy pale lemon yellow flowered species, good ground cover. European type. One of the easiest and most reliable for dry shade. Deciduous.

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Epimedium x versicolor 'Cherry Tart

Epimedium x versicolor 'Cherry Tart

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

Pinky apricot flowers. A surprisingly rare form which is of real quality. Evergreen.

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Epimedium x warleyense 'Orangekonigin'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

Strong growing form, good in dry shade, evergreen foliage with bright red new foliage in Spring turning to mid green. Flowers similar to above but a couple of shade lighter.

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Epimedium wushanense

Epimedium wushanense

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 60cm (24in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to June

Very tall growing species with giant yellow spiders, needs a warm spot to do well, not dry shade.

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Epimedium wushanense 'Caramel'

Epimedium wushanense 'Caramel'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to June

Amber-caramel flowers on this slightly more compact form, leaflets are also narrower but very heavily mottled when emerging.

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