Epimedium brachyrrhizum - Barrenwort
Epimedium brachyrrhizum - Barrenwort
Epimedium brachyrrhizum - Barrenwort
Epimedium brachyrrhizum - Barrenwort
Epimedium brachyrrhizum
Barrenwort
A somewhat shy plant, but it has recovered well. I can't wait to see it bloom.
Laurence, 19/03/2024
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Description
Epimedium brachyrrhizum is a charming Fairy Wings originating from China with beautiful, large, long-spurred pink flowers and spring shoots beautifully tinged with pinkish-purple. An excellent ground cover perennial for the base of trees, this epimedium eventually forms a dense, low carpet of dark olive green leaves marbled with brown that often persists in winter, if the frosts are not too severe.
Native to the scrubland and forests of the Chinese province of Guizhou where it was discovered in 1994, Epimedium brachyrrhizum is a hardy perennial with a low, spreading growth habit. It is a plant with short rhizomes that establishes itself quite slowly, forming a 15-20 cm (6-8in) high carpet, occupying about 40 cm (16in) of ground. It produces lovely flowers in April-May, hanging down towards the ground, reaching up to 5 cm (2in) in diameter, resembling columbines. They are composed of 4 light lavender pink petals with long spurs, somewhat like spiders, perched on slender and flexible stems 35-40 cm (14-16in) tall. It is from this elegance and delicacy that it gets its name "Fairy Wings". Its foliage is usually evergreen (it may disappear during very cold winters), divided into three tough and toothed leaflets. The young leaves are pinkish-purple, then turn light green and finally become a dark olive green marbled with brown.
Fairy Wings thrives in shady conditions and tolerates root competition from other plants, which allows it to be used to cover the base of trees and shrubs in regions that are not too dry in summer. Epimedium is exquisite when scattered in sparse clumps, it is a useful plant for shaded, often neglected areas. It would be a shame to confine it to a utilitarian ground cover role: accompanied by Hepatica nobilis, small ferns, Hostas, shade-loving perennial geraniums (nodosum and macrorrhizum), Foxgloves, Candelabra Primroses, and sweet woodruff, fairy wings will create a beautiful light shade border. Ideal in zen gardens, Epimedium brachyrrhizum can also be used in moist rockeries, containers, or as edging. To make it an effective ground cover, plant 7 per square metre.
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Epimedium
brachyrrhizum
Berberidaceae
Barrenwort
China
Planting and care
Plant Epimedium brachyrrhizum in autumn or spring, in moist but well-drained soil, rich in humus, preferably with a neutral pH even though it can tolerate slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil. It thrives in partial shade, for example at the base of large trees. Once established, it tolerates moderate drought quite well (except in an excessively dry regions) and is hardy down to -15°C (5°F). To highlight the flowers even more, you can cut back the old foliage at the end of winter before the new flowering season.
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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.