barrenwort 'Red Maximum'
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A compact, clump forming to spreading, evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial with ovate, spiny-toothed, light green leaflets, flushed red and bronze in spring and flushed red in autumn. In mid-to late spring, slender, wiry stems bear open racemes of maroon to reddish-purple flowers with white-tipped spurs.
Scientific classification
- Species
- barrenwort 'Red Maximum' (Epimedium 'Red Maximum')
- Genus
- Epimedium
- Family
- Berberidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen · Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of barrenwort 'Red Maximum'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of barrenwort 'Red Maximum'
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barrenwort 'Red Maximum' care guide
- Keep rich woodland soil evenly moist, never baking dry in summer
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep rich woodland soil evenly moist, never baking dry in summer
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed monthly during spring and early summer growth
Pruning
PruningGenerally not required but old or faded foliage can be removed as required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division
Growing
GrowingGrows well in humus rich, moist but free draining soil in shade or partial shade.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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