Epimedium 'Warley Epimedium'

The red and gold flowers proliferate from early spring, their petals have a copper glow that really dazzles.

The evergreen leaves of Warley Epimedium have a red blush on their emergence in spring that matures to deep green over summer, and then turns a handsome bronze for winter. It makes a fantastic ground cover growing at a slow and steady pace.

The plants are self fertile, so if you are growing a few different types, any seedlings that pop up will be all new, who knows one day you may have one named after you! This is a cross of E. alpinum and E. pinnatum subsp. colchicum. It was discovered naturally growing in a garden in the 1930’s, in Ellen Willmott’s garden in Warley Place, Essex, England.

Epimediums are surprisingly easy to grow and are fantastic for planting beneath trees, in shaded borders, as shady ground covers, edging plants or in pots. They are wonderful value for money, require very little care and provide a lush foliage mound and the daintiest of flowers. We cannot sing their praises highly enough!

Epimediums are clump forming rhizomatous perennials native to woodland areas. They grow best in moist, humus rich, sandy soils. They are unlikely to thrive in alkaline conditions. Plant in a part shade to brightly light position. They are a rare find in Australian gardens, and we think that is a bit of a shame because they are so easy and so pretty. A rare get, you should grab them while you can.Fertilise and mulch Epimediums in winter, they love the soil to be rich in composting leaves so don't hold back when they fall in autumn. Divide every 3-5 years and protect new foliage from slugs and snails, which is pretty much it.

It is a good idea to cut back your Epimedium foliage late winter or spring, to allow the new leaves and flowers to shine. Just as you would a Hellebore or Winter Rose. If you this time, the new growth will shine through in spring with fabulous marbling and streaking.

Supplied as: Pots
Size: 7.5 cm