- Botanical name: Epimedium x perralchicum
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Colourful new growth
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Epimediums have been popular in Japan for many years but are now increasing in popularity in Britain. They are generally hardy and thrive in dappled shade in moist, well-drained soil, bring light to a shady broder.
Epimedium x perralchicum is a pretty, but robust barrenwort, forming a large clump of glossy, heart-shaped deep green leaves, which are flushed bronze in spring and autumn. Tiny pendent, bright yellow flowers appear on delicate wiry stems, from mid- to late-spring. Epimedium x perralchicum is ideal for growing beneath deciduous trees, and makes excellent ground cover.
For the best foliage, cut back old leaves in spring before new leaves appear.
How to grow Epimedium perralchicum
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Plant size
40cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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A
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M
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J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
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N
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Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Epimedium perralchicum and wildlife
Epimedium perralchicum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Epimedium perralchicum poisonous?
Epimedium perralchicum has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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