Buy Epimedium x rubrum 'Sweetheart'

Also Known As

Epimedium rubrum 'Sweeetheart'
Sweetheart Barrenwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 10"-16"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5b-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $24

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Fewer than 2 at Sebright Gardens

3x5" tall pot | $17

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Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

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Epimedium x rubrum 'Sweetheart' plant details

Epimedium x rubrum 'Sweetheart' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium x rubrum 'Sweetheart'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, understory, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x rubrum 'Sweetheart'

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Semi-evergreen beauty with new late winter foliage emerging with distinct red edging topped with white flowers floating just above the leaves. A mere 10" tall, so site at the front of your viewing area! Clumps out to about 24" wide. Bright shade or mornin

By: Secret Garden Growers

Excellent selection done by Darrell Probst. The large, heart-shaped leaves are edged red in spring, turning all green in summer and last thru winter. Medium-sized flowers consist of dark rose-pink sepals and creamy-white cup with spurs. Slow spreading and drought tolerant = great bold ground-cover for dry shade. Although I do recommend to water regularly the first year for a great start.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Showy, large rounded heart shaped dark green leaves that are heavily flushed w/ red in spring topped by clusters of bright pink flowers with rose red sepals. Height approx 16". Zones 5-9. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

A Darrell Probst introduction which is superior to the typical x rubrum. This has dark rose-red flowers held above the foliage as well as below. The evergreen leaves are larger and more rounded than typical and when young are accented with a thin red rim. Drought tolerant.