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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Princess Susan'

Also Known As

  • Princess Susan Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 9"-13"
  • W: 15"-20"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Epimedium grandiflorum 'Princess Susan' plant details

Epimedium grandiflorum 'Princess Susan' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly 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 grandiflorum 'Princess Susan'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 9 IN - 13 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium grandiflorum 'Princess Susan'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has large, bicolored flowers with exceptional contrast: Bright rose pink sepals and long, pure white spurs. Very eye-catching. Clumping and deciduous.
Epimedium 'Princess Susan' produces a 13" tall clump of small leaflets, topped in spring by spikes of large, bright, saturated, rose-colored sepals with pure white cups. Straight spurs create a spritely, starry effect. Minimum temperature: -20 °F
1st flush of leaves are horizontal. Flowers have cherry-rose inner sepals, pure white petals & spurs. 2nd flush of leaves are approx. 13" tall. Zones 4-9. Deciduous.

Gardening facts about Epimedium grandiflorum 'Princess Susan' plant

How to Grow Epimedium grandiflorum 'Princess Susan'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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