Buy Epimedium x versicolor 'Cherry Tart'

Also Known As

Cherry Tart Fairy Wings

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-8b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $20

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

Fewer than 29 at Sebright Gardens

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Epimedium x versicolor 'Cherry Tart' plant details

Epimedium x versicolor 'Cherry Tart' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, purple, red and variegated foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, rich and rocky soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium x versicolor 'Cherry Tart'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green, purple, red and variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and 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 versicolor 'Cherry Tart'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: clay, rich and rocky

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has vibrant bright pink flowers in March. This barronwort is a real showstopper. Limited numbers available.

By: Gossler Farms

Cherry Tart' leafs out reddish-purple, and the red flower buds open to starburst cherry flowers on a plant 12 -18 inches high. Evergreen; slow spreader. Minimum temperature: -20 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A colorful selection: rose-pink sepals, cherry-red spurs and lemon-rimmed cup, against purple tinted foliage in spring. The semi-evergreen leaves will turn dark purple in fall. Slow spreading and fairly drought tolerant. Again, give 'em a good start first.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Blooms: spring, pink -red, yellow center, evergreen foliage. Burgundy new growth. Zone 5-8. 12", hybrid, part shade, humus rich

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Leaflets are handsomely flushed reddish purple in spring w/ purple leaves in Autumn. Erect stems have numerous flowers w/ rose pink inner sepals, back flaming cherry red spurs & bright lemon rimmed cups. 12" to 15" tall. Evergreen.