Epimedium leptorrhizum - Barrenwort
Epimedium leptorrhizum - Barrenwort
Epimedium leptorrhizum
Barrenwort
Received in February 2022. Has 2 shoots ready to start. It completes my collection of epimediums that grow very well in the PACA region.
Viviane, 01/03/2022
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Description
Epimedium leptorrhizum is quite charming and easy to grow in partial shade in any soil that is not too chalky or too dry. This perennial is very hardy and slowly spreads on the ground, forming a beautiful carpet of delicately pink-flowered leaves in springtime. Its coppery juvenile leaves unfold into large glaucous heart-shaped leaves that serve as a backdrop for lovely almost translucent pendulous flowers, among the largest found in Epimediums. Attractive all year round and undemanding, it is an elegant groundcover at the feet of trees and shrubs.
Belonging to the family Berberidaceae, Epimedium leptorrhizum is native to the Chinese provinces of Guizhou and Sichuan, where it grows in woodlands, thickets, and forest edges. This species resembles Epimedium brachyrrhizum, but it is shorter. It is a non-invasive, long and creeping rhizome plant. It sometimes takes a little time to establish itself, but eventually forms a beautiful evergreen carpet that measures about 20-23 cm (8-9in) in height and 40-50 cm (16-20in) in spread. Flowering takes place in spring, usually in April. Short floral panicles emerge from the carpet of leaves, rising 35 cm (14in) above the ground. Each carries several flowers measuring 4 to 5 cm (2in) in diameter. Each flower, hanging towards the ground, is composed of inner sepals and pale lavender pink petals that are much longer and sometimes slightly violet-tinged spurs. These flowers are perched on slender stems. Its foliage is evergreen in winter. It consists of large leaves divided into three pointed leaflets with a leathery texture, slightly corrugated and quite rough. These are an elongated heart-shape and finely toothed along the edges. They are initially beautifully coloured in subtle rusty brown, then turn bluish green.
Epimeduim thrives in shady to semi-shady conditions and tolerates root competition from other plants, making it suitable for planting at the base of trees and bushes. As a woodland plant, it tolerates some sunlight and is hardy to at least -15°C (5°F). Epimedium leptorrhizum is a good plant for effectively covering and flowering in difficult areas, but it would be a shame to confine it to a utilitarian ground cover role: accompanied by liverworts, Hellebores, Ferns, Cyclamen, Foxgloves, Euphorbias, and sweet woodruff, it will compose a superb lightly shaded border.
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Epimedium
leptorrhizum
Berberidaceae
Barrenwort
China
Planting and care
Epimedium leptorrhizum settles in semi-shade or not too dense shade, ideally in a soil with a neutral pH (neither too acidic nor too calcareous), loose and well prepared.
It particularly appreciates humus-rich soils, so an annual compost addition will be welcome. However, this plant adapts easily to any type of ordinary soil enriched with compost. It also does not mind competition from the roots of trees or bushes.
Once established, which often takes a bit of time and requires protection from adventives and following the waterings the first year, Epimedium tolerates temporary drought in our average climates. Its maintenance consists of removing the withered foliage from the previous year at the end of winter before the flowers appear.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.