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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.
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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


Price: £9.00


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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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3. Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Epimedium brachyrrhizum

Epimedium brachyrrhizum

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

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.


Price: £9.00


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1. Epimedium 'Arctic Wings'
2. Epimedium fargesii 'Pink Constellation'
3. Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Epimedium fargesii 'Pink Constellation'

Epimedium fargesii 'Pink Constellation'

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • 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.

Price: £9.50


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Epimedium pinnatum 'Colchicum' AGM
  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

A very tough, easy, pale yellow flowered evergreen Epimedium. Easy in dry shade. European type.


Price: (2 or fewer plants) £6.50
Price: (3 or more plants) £5.95


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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 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.


Price: (2 or fewer plants) £6.50
Price: (3 or more plants) £5.95


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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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