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Buy Epimedium x cantabrigiense [red form]

Also Known As

  • Epimedium x cantabrigiense 'Red Form'
  • Epimedium x cantabrigiense (Red Form)
  • Red Form Epimedium

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Epimedium x cantabrigiense [red form] plant details

Epimedium x cantabrigiense [red form] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green and red foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional 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 cantabrigiense [red form]

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium x cantabrigiense [red form]

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(E. alpinum and E. pubigerum) red form~ Lightly serrated, ovate leaves blushed with red then maturing to green topped by clusters of reddish inner sepals with outer orange rims. Plant in partial sun to nearly full shade. Height:10”- 12”. Zones 4-9. Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Epimedium x cantabrigiense [red form] plant

How to Grow Epimedium x cantabrigiense [red form]

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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