red barrenwort
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A deciduous, rhizomatous perennial to 30cm in height, with attractive, red-tinted young foliage which colours also in autumn. Flowers 2cm in width, crimson, with creamy-yellow spurs

Scientific classification
- Species
- red barrenwort (Epimedium × rubrum)
- 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
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of red barrenwort
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of red barrenwort
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red barrenwort care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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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
Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring for the best display of new foliage and flowers
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or after flowering
Growing
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade; shelter from cold, dry winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a virus
Pests
Prone to vine weevils
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