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Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum'
Barrenwort; Bishop's Mitre 

Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum'
Common name

Barrenwort; Bishop's Mitre

Group

Perennials

Family

Berberidaceae

Description

Barrenwort;Bishop's Mitre. A clump-forming perennial with bright green leaves on red tinted stems. Charming pure white flowers contrasting well with the foliage. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers March to April. Partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Clump-forming
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Skin irritant

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
20cm; 30cm
Ultimate spread
30cm

Colour

Flowers
White in March; April
Foliage
Green - Herbaceous
Fruit
Orange in February
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Border; Under planting
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Mid spring Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds; Top dress in spring
Care
Provide a deep winter mulch
Pests & diseases
Vine weevils

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 2 litre --- --- £5.76 £ 1010