The 7 most beautiful Epimediums

Elegance and finesse, this is how to define barrenwort in two words. This woodland perennial, charmingly named “Warley bishop’s hat”, is highly regarded for its delicate flowering, sometimes very discreet, but also for its highly decorative marbled foliage, which changes colour with the seasons. Their flowers are light with spurs and come in various shapes and a wide range of colours: white, yellow, orange, pink, red, or purple. Some are indeed larger (Epimedium grandiflorum) than others depending on the species or variety. Often used as groundcover, discover our selection of the most beautiful barrenworts that can fit perfectly in a border, at the feet of trees and bushes, or in a shady rockery. To help you pair them in the garden, a few plants are suggested for each variety.

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