Description
Epimedium Pink Elf flowers abundantly in spring and early summer, dancing gently on wiry stems over clumps of pretty, heart-shaped, evergreen foliage that becomes flushed with shades of orange-bronze in cold weather. New foliage emerges bronze. Also known as Bishops Hat – because of its flower shape – the delicate blooms of Epimedium nod gently in the slightest breeze. Originally found growing wild in the woodlands of China and Japan, Epimedium have been a popular garden plant there for many years, here in the UK we are just starting to appreciate their beauty.Sprays of pretty, pink, star-like flowers, each with four arching sepals, making them look rather like little hats. Epimedium make wonderful weed-suppressing all-year-round groundcover, spreading by rhizomes, they are just perfect for planting into borders and containers or a woodland setting. Epimedium Pink Elf prefers to be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full or part shade. Growing to a height of around 45cm and spread of 60cm, Epimedium are fully hardy perennials, meaning you will enjoy them outside for many years to come without the worry of needing winter protection.
Supplied as a professional size plant in a 2L pot, all plants are health checked before sending with a Scottish plant passport. Depending on when in the season you buy, they may be getting ready to flower, in flower, or have passed flowering. If bought in winter the foliage may be dying back, but the plants will re-grow the following season.
Ensure the plant is watered in, and regularly after initial planting until new growth is seen which generally indicates the plant has started to root into the new position.
Please feel free to contact Borringtons prior to buying with any questions about your prospective purchase.
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