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barrenwort 'William Stearn'

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A clump-forming rhizomatous perennial 18-30cm high, with evergreen leaves divided into heart-shaped leaflets which emerge mottled and splashed with dark red and mature to green, and very dark red flowers with pale pink spurs tipped with yellow, in spring; Epimedium leaves may be used for their nests by leaf-cutting bees

Scientific classification

Species: barrenwort 'William Stearn' (Epimedium 'William Stearn')
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 · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of barrenwort 'William Stearn'

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Quick identification of barrenwort 'William Stearn'

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barrenwort 'William Stearn' care guide

Keep rich woodland soil evenly moist, never baking dry in summer
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep rich woodland soil evenly moist, never baking dry in summer

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed monthly during spring and early summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required, but cutting back in late winter or early spring, before flower spikes form, will improve appearance

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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