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.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

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

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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.