Epimedium 'Domino'

Common Name: Barrenwort, Longspur Epimedium

Looking for a new kind of plant to shake up your shade gardens? This spring flowering perennial will certainly add new texture and color elements to your landscape. 'Domino' produces flowers with white spurs and pink centers. The delicate-looking flowers have an airy feel, making it the perfect contrast to other shade items like Hosta. Its evergreen leaves are mottled green with dark burgundy. This is a vigorous Epimedium that produces up to 100 flower stems on a 4-year-old plant, according to Plant Delight's Tony Avent. Epimediums are uncommon on the market and in high demand. After years of building up stock, we are pleased to offer this dynamite variety.

Epimedium are one of the few plants capable of surviving in dry shade. Although slow to establish, mature plants will not be missed in the landscape, particularly when in flower. These plants are appreciated for their durability and critter resistance, but loved for the long sprays of jester hat-like flowers in spring.

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Product Profile

30ct Plug Tray

Height:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring Late Spring

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Asian Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Erosion Control Ground Cover Specimen

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Epimedium is a tough plant that will survive in nearly any shady location. Though it prefers rich, moist, woodland soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH, it will adapt to a wide range of conditions. It will even grow under large, thirsty trees. This plant is a slow grower, so mulching around the plants will help to keep the weeds away. Trimming off all of the old foliage in late winter will make room for a fresh flush of leaves and may increase flower production.

Epimedium can be divided in early fall and is rarely troubled by pests or diseases.

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30ct LF

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late spring to fall

Finish:

10-12 weeks

Growing Temperature:

55-60° F

Holding Temperature:

40-50° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.2

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.5 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed moderately at 75-125 ppm N at each watering while plants are activly growing. Feed rates should be lower during warm temperatures since growth rate slows.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

Provide 8-10 weeks of temperature below 45° for best flower performance.

Pests & Diseases:

The most common issues with Epimedium are viruses and root nematode. Avoid trimming to prevent the spread of viruses.

Potting & Timing:

Best planted in summer of the season prior to sales. Plants will do most of their bulking under cool temperatures in fall and spring.

Moisture:

Moderate to moist while actively growing in spring and fall. Moderate to slightly dry during summer when growth slows.

Planting Level:

Crown should be planted slightly below soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

Since Epimedium are evergreen, avoid trimming plants. Only remove dead foliage.

Lighting:

Provide 30% - 50% shade in summer.

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