Epimedium x warleyense 'Orange Queen'
Epimedium x warleyense 'Orange Queen'

Epimedium x warleyense 'Orange Queen'

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Quick Facts
Common Name: Fairy Wings
Hardiness Zone: 5-8S/9W Exposure: Part Shade to Shade
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Blooms In: Apr-May
Mature Height: 15-20" Spacing: 10-15"
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Epimedium collectors will covet this fine hybrid of E. warleyense, a species prized for its unique, coppery orange flowers. Those of 'Orange Queen' ('Orangekönigin') are lighter, ranging from apricot to primrose, and borne on more compact plants. The heart-shaped leaves emerge with a rosy blush in spring and turn bronzy in fall. Easily grown and a good spreader.

Interest in this genus has increased over the past 2 decades as horticulturists brought back new species and varieties from explorations in China. Epimediums make good ground covers and are one of the choice plants for shade. They prefer good loamy soil, organic enough to let the rhizomes spread readily, but will tolerate dry shade once established. A second, taller flush of leaves often follows those that emerge in spring. The leaves remain evergreen in the South, but in colder areas it's best to trim them off by late winter, well before new growth and flowers appear.

For more information on growing Epimedium, click Growing Guide.

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Growing guide

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Latin Name Pronunciation: ep-ee-mee'dee-um   

Epimedium features airy sprays of flowers on wiry stems in April–May, and bronzy foliage in spring. It is a clump-forming evergreen that spreads 4–6″ per year, to a width of about 12–36". Also called Bishop's Hat for its curious shape, this long-lived and adaptable plant makes an ideal ground cover for shady spots.

Grow Epimedium in part to full shade and loamy soil rich in organic matter. Space 12–15" apart. The rhizomes of Epimedium will spread underground. Prefers moist soil, but will tolerate dry shade. No serious pests or diseases.

Combine with Primula, Hostas, ferns, or Galium. Also works well in shady woodland gardens or as ground cover for shade.