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Epimedium 'Spine Tingler'
barrenwort
This distinctive perennial brings fresh interest to shady areas with its sharply toothed, lance-shaped leaves that emerge in bronze tones...
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Plant description
This distinctive perennial brings fresh interest to shady areas with its sharply toothed, lance-shaped leaves that emerge in bronze tones before deepening to glossy green. In mid to late spring, wiry stems carry sprays of soft yellow, long-spurred flowers that appear alongside the new foliage, creating a lively contrast of colour and texture.
The plant forms a low, spreading clump that works well as ground cover under shrubs or in woodland-style borders. Epimedium ‘Spine Tingler’ thrives humus-rich, well-drained soil and holds its foliage for much of the year, making it a dependable choice for dry shade or lightly dappled spots.
The plant forms a low, spreading clump that works well as ground cover under shrubs or in woodland-style borders. Epimedium ‘Spine Tingler’ thrives humus-rich, well-drained soil and holds its foliage for much of the year, making it a dependable choice for dry shade or lightly dappled spots.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Epimedium Spine Tingler:
Plant in partial to full shade with well-drained, humus-rich soil, either in the ground or a large pot using ericaceous compost. Space plants to allow for spreading and water well after planting, keeping the soil moist during dry spells.
Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould or compost in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Pruning is minimal—cut back old, damaged, or dead foliage in late winter or early spring to make way for new growth and reveal flowers. Fertilise lightly with a balanced or ericaceous feed in spring if growth requires bolstering.
Apply a 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould or compost in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Pruning is minimal—cut back old, damaged, or dead foliage in late winter or early spring to make way for new growth and reveal flowers. Fertilise lightly with a balanced or ericaceous feed in spring if growth requires bolstering.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
