Epimedium grandiflorum Akebono - Fairy Wings
Epimedium grandiflorum Akebono - Fairy Wings
Epimedium grandiflorum Akebono - Fairy Wings
Epimedium grandiflorum Akebono
Fairy Wings, Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Beautiful plants, so delicate with stunning foliage and flowers They bring originality as ground cover Very happy with my purchase
Elisabeth , 28/04/2025
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Description
The Epimedium grandiflorum 'Akebono' is a fairly recent variety of Epimedium with large flowers, a Flower of the Elves of great ornamental value for shaded areas of the garden. Its pretty flowers, large for the genus, resemble small pale pink and white columbines, gathered in small clusters above a leafy cushion. Its deciduous foliage, tinted with bronze and purple in spring and autumn, highlights the delicacy of this variety, which is not difficult to grow, preferably in light and moist soil.
Belonging to the family of barberry, the 'Akebono' 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 tufted habit, reaching a height of 25 cm (10in), spreading little, occupying 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in) of ground. It produces, in late spring (usually in May), delicate small flowers of 3 cm (1in), bicolored, with an original shape. They are composed of 4 pink petals with long spurs, surrounding a white-pink calyx, nestled on graceful and flexible stems. It is from this elegance and finesse that it gets its name "Flower of the Elves". Its foliage, mostly deciduous (evergreen in mild climates), is composed of dentate leaflets of medium green bordered with red and taking on a beautiful bronze color in spring and late season.
The Barrewort thrives in cool conditions and tolerates the root competition from other plants, which allows it to be used to dress the base of trees and shrubs. A plant of light woodland, it is hardy down to -15°C (5°F), it particularly appreciates humus-rich soils but adapts to almost all ordinary soils. The 'Akebono' Epimedium, more attractive when scattered in sparse clumps than as a continuous ground cover, is a perfect plant for ornamenting shaded areas, 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, the flower of the elves will compose a superb bed of light shade.
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Botanical data
Epimedium
grandiflorum
Akebono
Berberidaceae
Fairy Wings, Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'Akebono' Epimedium grandiflorum thrives in cool conditions, so you should plant it in shade or partial shade, ideally in soil with a neutral pH (not too acidic or too alkaline) and well-drained.
As a plant of clear understoreys, it particularly appreciates humus-rich soils, so an annual addition of compost would be welcome. However, this plant easily adapts to any type of properly drained and cultivated ordinary soil.
Once established, which often takes a little time and requires protection from invasive plants and regular watering during the first year, the Epimedium can withstand temporary drought. Its maintenance consists of removing the withered foliage from the previous year at the end of winter, before the appearance of flowers.
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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.