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Epimedium 'Fire Dragon'

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A clump-forming evergreen perennial, to around 30cm high, with narrowly heart-shaped green leaves with spiny margins. Spidery pink and yellow flowers with long narrow spurs are held on delicate stems above the leaves in spring. Leaves are tinted bronze in spring and autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Epimedium 'Fire Dragon' (Epimedium 'Fire Dragon')
Genus: Epimedium
Family: Berberidaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Autumn · Winter · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Epimedium 'Fire Dragon'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Epimedium 'Fire Dragon'

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Epimedium 'Fire Dragon' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Clip back old leaves in late winter or early spring, before new flower spikes form

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering; or by root cuttings of rhizomes, kept under glass in winter, and planted out after all danger of frost has passed

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Where frosts are prolonged or severe, spread an organic mulch such as leaf mould or composted bark to protect plants over winter

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