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Also Known As

  • Epimedium x youngianum 'Beni-Kujaku'
  • Beni-Kujaku Barrenwort
  • Beni-Kujaku Bishop's Hat
  • Beni-Kujaku Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 15"-20"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Epimedium 'Beni-Kujaku' plant details

Epimedium 'Beni-Kujaku' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'Beni-Kujaku'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Beni-Kujaku'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: clay, rich, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Showy clump of small leaflets topped with stunning, medium size double flowers that are pale pink suffused with dark rose pink & short, white spurs. Beni-Kujaku literally means "Red Peacock" in Japanese. Plant in partial sun for best affect. 1st flush: 5”-6”. 2nd flush: 10”- 12” Zones 5-9. Deciduous.
The grex is E. grandiflorum x E. diphyllum, Beni-Kujaku is a selected hybrid with dark rose flowers, petals and sepals are nearly the same length producing an almost double looking flower. ZONE 4
[Sometimes listed as youngianum Hybrid] Gorgeous selection with dark pink flowers, fading to white toward the center. Petals and sepals are almost the same length, lending it a double appearance. Drought tolerant once established.

Gardening facts about Epimedium 'Beni-Kujaku' plant

How to Grow Epimedium 'Beni-Kujaku'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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