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Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum'

Also Known As

  • Coccineum Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum' plant details

Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, lean, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A bright red selection of this slow spreading E. alpinum x E. grandiflorum cross. Short-spurred flowers are composed of a bright red top and a white underside. Has purple mottled leaves in spring and is drought tolerant once established.

Gardening facts about Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum' plant

How to Grow Epimedium x rubrum 'Coccineum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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