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Epimedium x versicolour 'Rubrum'
Compact ground cover perennial that slowly spreads by rhizomatous branches. The heart shaped leaves on thin stiff stems, are green tinted reddish when young. Dainty spurred blooms of red flowers in spring. Prefers semi-shade or shade, thriving in a moist woodland situation. It will also grow in dry, sunny sites.
Genus
Epimedium
Species
x versicolour
Cultivar
'Rubrum'
Common name
Red Barrenwort
Family name
Berberidaceae
Place of origin
Garden origin
DETAILS
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in part or full shade. / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Enthusiast / Magnificent / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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