Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pierre's Purple'
Large-flowered Barrenwort 'Pierre's Purple'
Epimedium species are deciduous or evergreen hardy perennials growing from an underground rhizome. The majority have four-parted "spider-like" flowers in spring. European species are often some of the most tolerant of dry shade. Japanese species such as grandiflorum are easy to grow but maybe not for the driest spots. Chinese species are ideal for the north side of a wall or a bed that receives some irrigation in eastern UK, and typical shade garden borders in the western parts of the country, where rainfall is generally higher. 'Pierre's Purple' produces crystalline deep purple flowers in mid-spring. The spurs on the intricate flowers are tipped in white. Flowers appear before the foliage which emerges a deep burgundy a perfect accompaniment to the flowers
Contributed by @franshinegee
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Partial shade to deep shade
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Large-flowered Barrenwort 'Pierre's Purple'
Latin name
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pierre's Purple'
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Berberidaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade to deep shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.40 M
0.40 M
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pierre's Purple'
Epimedium species are deciduous or evergreen hardy perennials growing from an underground rhizome. The majority have four-parted "spider-like" flowers in spring. European species are often some of the most tolerant of dry shade. Japanese species such as grandiflorum are easy to grow but maybe not for the driest spots. Chinese species are ideal for the north side of a wall or a bed that receives some irrigation in eastern UK, and typical shade garden borders in the western parts of the country, where rainfall is generally higher. 'Pierre's Purple' produces crystalline deep purple flowers in mid-spring. The spurs on the intricate flowers are tipped in white. Flowers appear before the foliage which emerges a deep burgundy a perfect accompaniment to the flowers
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plant epimedium in spring in the dappled shade of deciduous shrubs or on the north side of a building to mimic their home on the forest floor. Japanese or European species are suited to dry spots and Japanese species should be planted in moist but well drained soils. Do check which species you are planting.