Epimedium 'Spine Tingler' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Bishop's hat 'Versicolor' (Epimedium x versicolor) is a broad, rhizome-forming, winter-green perennial that forms pink-yellow flowers arranged in clusters from April to May. Its heart-shaped leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Bishop's hat 'Versicolor' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * evergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Bishop's hat 'Versicolor' are dark green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Bishop's hat 'Versicolor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, 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 Bishop's hat 'Versicolor' sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese sedge, common worm fern, funkia, October silver primrose.

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 versicolor 'Versicolor' forms racemes of pink-yellow flowers from April.

Interesting facts
Epimedium x versicolor 'Versicolor' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Cut, ground cover, woodland edge, undergrowth