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Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum' (Snowy barrenwort)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.6m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum'

Other names: Snowy barrenwort


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Genus: Epimedium

Variety or cultivar: 'Niveum' _ 'Niveum' forms a compact clump of deciduous leaves flushed bronze when young and sprays of white flowers.

Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum' is: Deciduous

Flower: White, Cream in Spring

Foliage: Bronze in Spring; Bright-green, Green in Summer

Habit: Bushy, Upright

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Blechnum spicant (Hard fern), Magnolia 'Galaxy' (Magnolia 'Galaxy'), Magnolia 'Black Tulip' (Magnolia 'Black Tulip' ), Magnolia 'Satisfaction' (Magnolia 'Satisfaction')

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Specific pests: Vine weevil

General care

Pruning: Cut back dead foliage in late winter.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...


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Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum' (Snowy barrenwort) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil. Prefers part shade, but needs shelter from cold, dry winds.

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Soil types: Clay, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade Match unknown
Aspect: North, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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