Epimedium rubrum - P9

Description
The Red barrenwort (Epimedium x rubrum) is a rhizome-forming, winter-green perennial that forms red and white flowers arranged in racemes from April to May. Its heart-shaped leaves are dark green with light green veins. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 35 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Red barrenwort is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen * bronze shoots

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Red barrenwort are dark green, light green veined, heart-shaped. Bronze-coloured shoots.

Frost hardiness
The Red barrenwort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhizome-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Red barrenwort sets beautiful accents together with: Almond-leaved garden spurge, Caucasian forget-me-not, wood marbel.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Epimedium x rubrum forms red-white flowers arranged in racemes from April.

Interesting facts
Epimedium x rubrum is slightly poisonous.

Use
Group planting, shade