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Epimedium x warleyense (Warley epimedium)
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.75m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Epimedium x warleyense
Other names
Barrenwort, Warley epimedium, Bishop's hat
Genus
Epimedium Epimedium
Species
E. x warleyense - E. x warleyense is a compact, clump-forming, spreading evergreen perennial with heart-shaped, mid- to light green leaves, flushed reddish-purple in spring, and, in spring, upright, wiry stems bearing loose clusters of yellow flowers with orange sepals.
Epimedium x warleyense is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Yellow, Red in Summer
Foliage
Flushed purple in Spring; Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Vine weevil Slugs , Vine weevil
General care
Pruning
Cut back any untidy foliage in late winter or early spring.
Propagation
Do in spring or autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Epimedium x warleyense (Warley epimedium) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Ground Cover, Woodland, Banks and Slopes, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. Tolerates sun if soil is kept moist. Flowering is reduced in deep shade. Mulch in spring. May be deciduous in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Epimedium x warleyense
Other names
Barrenwort, Warley epimedium, Bishop's hat
Genus
Epimedium Epimedium
Species
E. x warleyense - E. x warleyense is a compact, clump-forming, spreading evergreen perennial with heart-shaped, mid- to light green leaves, flushed reddish-purple in spring, and, in spring, upright, wiry stems bearing loose clusters of yellow flowers with orange sepals.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, Red in Summer
Foliage
Flushed purple in Spring; Light green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back any untidy foliage in late winter or early spring.
Propagation
Do in spring or autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Epimedium x warleyense (Warley epimedium) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Ground Cover, Woodland, Banks and Slopes, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade with shelter from cold, drying winds. Tolerates sun if soil is kept moist. Flowering is reduced in deep shade. Mulch in spring. May be deciduous in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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