Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

"Bishop's hat"

Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

1 bare root — £5.95

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Orders placed before 1 March 2024
You can expect your order in March 2024

Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2024
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Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days

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Description

Shady areas, get ready to glow with the daintiest of amber-gold highlights—ethereal sweetheart Epimedium 'Amber Queen' is a real darling which offers glimmering wispy sprays of delicate nodding blooms to make the most of what could otherwise be a gloomy spot. But the flowers only tell half the story, while they’re a joy to look out for in the spring, for the rest of the year Epimedium 'Amber Queen' forms a luxuriant ground cover of green upward-facing heart-shaped leaves which emerge with a lovely ruby hue in spring!

Despite its dainty looks, this bonny beauty is actually quite a toughie, doing best in a shaded area and not at all perturbed by what winter may bring. Epimedium 'Amber Queen's favourite place to grow is in a woodland area with dappled shade and a rich, moist soil. Over the years it will spread to form a gorgeous green groundcover which acts as an effective weed suppressant!

Legend has it that the common name horny goat weed originated from a Chinese goat herder who noticed increased sexual activity in his goats after they consumed Epimedium plants.

Key features

  • Comes back every year

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Great for shade

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • RHS Award (AGM)

  • Fully hardy

  • Rodent resistant

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Epimedium 'Amber Queen'

  • Flower colour

    Orange, peach

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    20-30cm

  • Established spread

    20-30cm

  • Plant spacing

    10 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Spreading

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • Sunlight

    Dappled shade
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Large containers
    Borders
    Ground cover
    Woodland gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining
    Damp

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • RHS Award (AGM)

    Yes

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    Yes

  • Rabbit resistant

    Yes

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak your Epimedium 'Amber Queen' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.

    • Plant your "Bishop's hat" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 March 2024
    You can expect your order in March 2024

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2024
    You can expect your order in April 2024

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2024
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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