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barrenwort 'Spine Tingler'

Epimedium 'Spine Tingler'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Epimedium
Family: Berberidaceae

About this plant

'Spine Tingler' is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial with spiny-edged, lance-shaped leaves. New foliage emerges bronze-red in colour before turning green. Sprays of soft yellow flowers with curving, narrow petals are borne on wiry stems in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade; shelter from cold, drying winds

Pruning

Cut back old foliage in late winter before new flower stems emerge for the best display of new foliage and flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevils, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years