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Epimedium Amber Queen - Barrenwort

Epimedium Amber Queen
Barrenwort

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Planted in the autumn. The flowers are here, delicate, and the young plant has developed well at the foot of a magnolia. Very pleased.

Evelyne, 06/05/2025

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The Epimedium 'Amber Queen' may be one of the most floriferous new hybrids. Because from the end of April, long floral spikes of 45cm (18in) carry a multitude of coppery orange flowers, with strongly elongated petals. It blooms continuously until early summer.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
45 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to October
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Description

The Epimedium 'Amber Queen' is perhaps one of the most floriferous new hybrids. From the end of April, long floral spikes of 45cm (18in) bear a multitude of coppery orange flowers, with strongly elongated petals. It blooms continuously until early summer.

Also known as fairy flowers, this Asian hybrid forms a compact stump from which emerge magnificent evergreen leaves, sagittate (arrow-shaped) and irregularly spotted with bronze markings that turn green as they age. It can be grown either in a bed with ferns (Dryopteris erythrosora), heuchera 'Caramel' or euphorbia griffithi, or in a large shady rockery, along a path to fully enjoy its beauty.

Originating from Asia and Europe to North Africa, epimediums are excellent ground covers for shade. More tolerant but less showy in flowers, western species can tolerate growing conditions such as dry shade and heavy or chalky soils.

Asian species, more aesthetically pleasing, prefer moist soils, especially in summer, and rich in humus. They thrive in shaded areas. Flowering occurs in March for the earliest ones and continues until June for the latest ones. The foliage is evergreen in over 90% of the species and regenerates in spring, giving way to young decorative foliage often spotted or marbled with brown, copper, or red depending on the varieties.

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Epimedium Amber Queen - Barrenwort (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour orange
Flowering time April to June
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Epimedium

Cultivar

Amber Queen

Family

Berberidaceae

Other common names

Barrenwort

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference77251

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Planting and care

Plant the Epimedium 'Amber Queen' in shade or partial shade in light, humus-rich, and moist soil in the summer. These plants are very easy to grow and have no specific requirements. They are resistant to cold temperatures. Just make sure to water them regularly during the first year of cultivation, especially during dry periods, to promote establishment. This variety grows relatively slowly but can live for many years without any special care.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich in humus

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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