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Epimedium rubrum
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Elfenbloem. The young leav comes in the spring bronze-red on. The average size is 30 cm. The flower colour is red with yellowish cream heart. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is April - May.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 1.1.3.2

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WOODLAND. Plants, that in a garden need to be planted close to trees or shrubs. They require shade and prefer a peaty soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for light shade and a rich, fairly moist soil, with not too many tree-roots. For example near buildings or fences.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Light shade, possible near a rock garden.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Ground-cover plant. Does tolerate other plants well. Suited for a garden with many different plants.

Color : purperrood

Flowering period : april - may

Size approx. : 25 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 9

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : tuin J. Ramsbotham

Date taken : 24.02.2014

Family : Berberidaceae


© first picture : Op de Haar,

© picture 2 : ngoosen.fotki.com, Mrs. Nora Goosen, Leiden, Netherlands, location picture : Tuin van Geri Moolenaar en Nora Goosen

© picture 3 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : arboretum Wespelaar en Herkenrode