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barrenwort 'Circe'

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Circe'

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Genus: Epimedium
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

A deciduous rhizomatous perennial to 30cm high, forming a compact clump of heart-shaped leaves that are deep bronze when young, maturing to green. Produces sprays of deep purplish-pink flowers, with outer sepals tinted white at the tips, on arching stems above the foliage in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial or dappled shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Protect with winter mulch in colder areas. Ideal woodland plant

Pruning

Clip back old stems in late winter before new growth begins

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe, by division in autumn, or by root cuttings. Cuttings of rhizomes should be rooted under glass in winter and planted out in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil

Diseases

May be susceptible to mosaic virus diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years