Barrenwort
Common Name: Barrenwort
Genus: Epimedium
Species: x versicolor
Cultivar: 'Sulphureum'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 30cm
Spread: 90cm
Time to divide plants: August to September
Flowering period:
March
to
April
Epimediums have been popular in Japan for many years but are now beginning to increase in popularity with UK gardeners. They are generally hardy and enjoy a spot in dappled shade with moist, well-drained soil and regular mulching with garden compost or leaf mould. For the best foliage, cut back old leaves in spring before new foliage appears. 'Sulphureum' is a vigorous selection of the original cross, growing up to 90cm (3ft) wide. The leaves are beautifully veined with bronze, and then in autumn they become veined with deep red. New leaves are produced on colourful red stems. The deep yellow flowers are produced in spring. These look particularly attractive when set off by blue-flowered wood anemones, pulmonarias and brunneras.
Looks good with:
Anemone blanda 'Blue Shades'Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'
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