- Botanical name: Epimedium x versicolor 'Sulphureum'
- Family: Berberidaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Colourful new growth
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
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.
Epimedium x versicolor ‘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.
How to grow Epimedium 'Sulphureum'
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Plant size
30cm height
90cm 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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O
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Epimedium 'Sulphureum' and wildlife
Epimedium 'Sulphureum' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Epimedium 'Sulphureum' poisonous?
Epimedium 'Sulphureum' 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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