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Epimedium platypetalum - Barrenwort

Epimedium platypetalum
Barrenwort

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Epimedium platypetalum, with striking lemon yellow flowers.
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Small. evergreen, understorey shrubs or deciduous perennials, which owe their name to the lightness of their flowers. These very beautiful shade plants can be cultivated in borders or in a large shady rockery, preferably along a path to fully enjoy their great beauty. They can all withstand temperatures as low as  -13°C (8.6°F) without any protection. The highly cold-resistant western species can tolerate difficult conditions, such as living in dense shade under trees, in very dry soil or in moist clay soil.  The Asian species prefer a soil that remains damp to moist in summer, well-drained, rich in humus, without limestone, and can also tolerate dense shade. They all grow relatively slowly, but can live for many years in one place without any special care.

A spreading stump with semi-evergreen foliage. The heart-shaped, almost round leaflets, 7cm (3in) in diameter, with undulated edges, almost without thorns, are initially matte light green and then turn purple in winter. The flowers do not resemble those of other species. The rounded petals without spurs are a beautiful bright lemon yellow. Less hardy than the others, it does not tolerate long periods of cold well.

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Epimedium platypetalum - Barrenwort (Flowering) Flowering
Epimedium platypetalum - Barrenwort (Foliage) Foliage
Epimedium platypetalum - Barrenwort (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time January

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Epimedium

Species

platypetalum

Family

Berberidaceae

Other common names

Barrenwort

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference89781

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Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border
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

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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