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Buy Epimedium shuichengense 'Bonfire'

Also Known As

Bonfire Barrenwort
Bonfire Epimedium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"
W: 24"

planting zones

5a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $39

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Epimedium shuichengense 'Bonfire' plant details

Epimedium shuichengense 'Bonfire' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, red and variegated foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 shuichengense 'Bonfire'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium shuichengense 'Bonfire'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - 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

Brilliant deep red new growth mottled with irregular green mottling. Floriforous, vibrant yellow flowers with short spurs backed by small red inner sepals.. Plant nearly full shade to nearly full sun. 12” tall. Zones 5-9. Evergreen.