Buy Epimedium x versicolor 'Strawberry Blush'

Also Known As

Epimedium versicolor 'Strawberry Blush'
Strawberry Blush Barrenwort
Strawberry Blush Bishop's Hat
Strawberry Blush Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-10"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $10

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Epimedium x versicolor 'Strawberry Blush' plant details

Epimedium x versicolor 'Strawberry Blush' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy, green and pink foliage. In spring pink and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium x versicolor 'Strawberry Blush'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy, green and pink
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x versicolor 'Strawberry Blush'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A newer Darrell Probst selection (2004) of the versicolor group, highly esteemed for its drought tolerance and colorful foliage. The wings are wide, soft antique-pink. In contrast the cup is lemon and in the middle are short, reddish-purple spurs. Slow spreading habit and semi-evergreen.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

New foliage of pinkish maroon mottled leaves that age to glossy dark green in summer. Soft pastel flowers have pink inner sepals with rose pink streaks & lemon yellow cups deepening to rose purple towards the spurs. 1st flush: 5"-6". 2nd flush: 10" Zones 5-9. Drought tolerant. Semi-Evergreen.