SICHUAN FAIRY WINGS
Epimedium sutchuenense
Epimedium sutchuenense is a superb, evergreen groundcover for shade gardens and under trees and shrubs.
It has large, showy, and elegant spidery flowers of purple and white, flying above a mass of dense foliage with hints of red, that become even darker further into the season.
Epimedium sutchuenense is a groundcover treasure for late winter and early-spring interest - with both showy flower and foliage.
Low maintenance, evergreen groundcover
Though this is an evergreen plant, it is a good idea to shear the foliage to the ground mid-winter - so the new late-winter foliage can flaunt its flame colours and the large flowers can show to best advantage.
Then over summer the foliage transitions to deep green with deep red flares and forms a very effective evergreen groundcover under trees and shrubs.
Lovely cut flowers for vases & early garden display
Stems of blooms make lovely cut flowers for vases, as well as enchanting garden decoration during late-winter and spring, with some later flower repeats also.
“Go-To” plant for dry shade & under trees or shrubs
Epimediums are very popular and reliable “Go-To” plants for garden designers dealing with areas of dry-shade.
Once established, Epimediums are drought resistant and water-wise plants for shade gardens and under trees and shrubs.
They also look stunning featured in a shaded pot.
Water-wise evergreen groundcover
Epimedium sutchuenense is an excellent choice for shade groundcover - because of its showy flower sprays; delightful colouring; evergreen low foliage; teamed with robust hardiness.
The plant hugs the ground at only 20cm high, and gently spreads by hardy rhizomes.
It is not invasive.
Plant Epimedium sutchuenense in areas with full shade, dappled light and shade, or morning sun.
Mass plant for excellent groundcover, or as a decorative edge.
Frost hardy, low maintenance, evergreen perennial.
Flowers like flocks of doves or fairy wings
Epimediums are commonly called “Flocks of Doves” or “Fairy Wings” because of their sprays of dainty blooms in late winter and spring. The common names really do describe their enchanting looks.
But do not let the delicate appearance of both flowers and foliage fool you – these are robustly hardy and easy to grow, tough shade plants.
Quarantine: Not permitted for entry to WA or Tas
Bulk Discount This variety does not attract a bulk discount
