Epimedium Beni-kujaku - Barrenwort
Epimedium Beni-kujaku - Barrenwort
Epimedium grandiflorum Beni-kujaku
Fairy Wings, Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
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Description
Epimedium 'Beni-kujaku' is a very recent variety of Epimedium with large flowers, that is not yet widely available for sale. This vigorous Fairy Wings is not only one of the prettiest plants for cool shade but also one of the easiest to grow successfully in many regions. Its pretty, large flowers, resemble delicate little white columbines with a lilac-purple hue, gathered in small clusters above a leafy cushion. Its deciduous foliage, tinged with bronze and purple in spring and autumn, highlights the delicacy of this variety, which will thrive in any humus-rich soil that is not too dry.
Belonging to the barberry family, 'Beni-kujaku' Epimedium is derived from the Epimedium grandiflorum, a species native to northern China. This rhizomatous plant sometimes takes a little time to establish, but eventually forms beautiful cushions, with a loose clumping habit, reaching a height of 35 cm (14in) and spreading only slightly, occupying 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) of space. It produces delicate little flowers, typically in late spring (usually in May), measuring 3 cm (1in) in size, bicolour, and with an original shape. They consist of 4 lilac-purple petals with long spurs, surrounding a white-pink calyx, perched on graceful and flexible stems. It is from this elegance and delicacy that it gets its name, "Fairy Wings". Its foliage is mostly deciduous (evergreen in mild climates) and consists of toothed, medium-green leaflets with red edges, taking on a beautiful bronze in spring and autumn.
Fairy Wings thrives in cool conditions and tolerates competition from other plants' roots, making it suitable for the base of trees and shrubs. A plant for light woodland, it is hardy down to -15°C (5°F) and prefers humus-rich soils, although it adapts well to almost any ordinary soil. The 'Beni-kujaku' Epimedium is more attractive when scattered in sparse clumps rather than as ground cover, and is a useful plant for shaded areas, which are often neglected. It would be a shame to confine it to a utilitarian ground cover role: accompanied by astilbes, ferns, hostas, foxgloves, candelabra primroses, and sweet woodruff, fairy wings will compose a superb mass in light shade.
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Botanical data
Epimedium
grandiflorum
Beni-kujaku
Berberidaceae
Fairy Wings, Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'Beni-kujaku' Epimedium thrives in a cool location, so it should be planted in shade or partial shade, ideally in well-drained soil with a neutral pH (not too acidic or too alkaline).
As a plant of clear undergrowth, it prefers humus-rich soils, so an annual application of compost would be welcome. However, this plant easily adapts to any type of well-drained and loose ordinary soil.
Once established, which often takes time with protection from weeds and regular watering during the first year, the Epimedium tolerates temporary drought, which is common under trees in summer. Its maintenance consists of removing the withered foliage from the previous year at the end of winter before the flowers appear.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.