|
Epimedium (Fairy Wings)
Thanks to epimedium guru Darrell Probst for helping us get our epimedium offerings off the ground and correctly identified. Epimediums will never be traffic stoppers like roses, etc., but these perennials are the unsung workhorses that tie the woodland garden together. Epimediums are easy-to-grow, tenacious perennials that provide a welcome first breath of spring with their airy flowers, then a solid backdrop of attractive foliage for the remainder of the growing season. Epimediums can either be used as a woodland specimen, or some of the faster-multiplying species make great groundcovers for small areas. We are thrilled to be able to offer some of the exceedingly rare species that were only recently discovered and named from remote regions of Asia along with some fabulous hybrids. |
Epimedium diphyllum 'Variegatum' (Fairy Wings)
Part Sun to Light Shade Zone: 5-8 8" tall Origin: Japan
Variegation Alert! This unusual selection of the Japanese native E. diphyllum makes a short 8" clump, composed of lung-shaped, grey-green leaves, heavily speckled with white. The clump resembles a bad case of auto body shop overspray, topped in early spring with clusters of tiny white bells. The pattern is most vivid before the heat of summer. Who'd have thought?...a variegated epimedium. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06230
|
Epimedium fargesii (Fairy Wings)
Light ShadeZone: 4-8 15" tall Origin: China
Web-Only!
This unique and very rare Chinese species is one of my favorites of the genus, but probably not one that will ever be appreciated by the marigold and impatiens crowd. The 18" arching flower spikes top the long, narrow-leaf evergreen clumps in early spring with purple and white dodecatheon-like flowers...stunningly simple! Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06232
|
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Benedict's Violet' (Fairy Wings)
Light ShadeZone: 4-8 9" tall Origin: China
From the late hosta breeder Herb Benedict comes this wonderful seedling selection of E. grandiflorum. E. 'Benedict's Violet' makes a dwarf clump of bright red stems and heart-shaped green leaves to only 9" tall, topped in spring with relatively large violet flowers...light purple backs with darker purple spurs. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06752
|
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Dark Beauty' (Fairy Wings)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8 12" tall Origin: Japan alternate image
This selection of the deciduous Japanese E. grandiflorum arose in the garden of the late Harold Epstein...a probable rendezvous between E. 'Yubae' and E. 'Silver Queen'. I understand Harold actually encouraged this in his garden as long as he got to watch. The green foliage, which emerges chocolate-purple, is topped with large purple-and-white bicolor flowers in spring...still quite rare commercially, so get 'em while they last. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06231
|
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Pierre's Purple' (Fairy Wings)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8 15" tall Origin: Japan
We are delighted to again offer this hard-to-find selection of E. grandiflorum from our friend Pierre Bennerup of Sunny Border, via Darrel Probst. E. 'Pierre's Purple' features stunning, large purple flowers unlike any color we have seen on an epimedium. The flowers emerge just prior to the new foliage on this deciduous clumping selection. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #02827
|
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Princess Susan' (Fairy Wings)
Light ShadeZone: 4-8 13" tall Origin: Hybrid
This 1999 Darrell Probst introduction is a selection from the garden of the late Harold Epstein and, subsequently, named after Harold's daughter. E. 'Princess Susan' produces a 13" tall deciduous clump of small leaflets, topped in spring by spikes of large, bright cherry-rose flowers with pure white spurs. If you need another woman in your life, perhaps you'll consider giving Susan a special place in your garden. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06761
|
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Purple Prince' (Fairy Wings)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8 18" tall Origin: Japan
New crop available 9-4-2008 If you like the color purple, then we've got an epimedium for you. E. 'Purple Prince' makes a nice clump of heart-shaped leaves that emerge rose-colored and form an 8" tall clump, topped with spikes of dark purple flowers. After flowering, the new 18" tall leaf flush covers the old flower stalks. This is a stunning epimedium selection that you won't want to be without. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06229
SOLD OUT |
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Red Queen' (Fairy Wings)
Part Sun to Light ShadeZone: 4-8 14" tall Origin: Japan
New crop available 9-4-2008 This magnificent Japanese selection boasts large (6" long x 4" wide) heart-shaped leaves on a tight clumping epimedium. In spring, the clumps are topped with stunning rose-red flowers...one of the most brilliantly colored epimediums that we have seen. We'd like to lobby for a domestic partnership arrangement with, say, E. 'Purple Prince' or perhaps E. 'Dark Beauty'...your preference. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #06228
SOLD OUT |
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Yubae' (Fairy Wings)
Part Sun to ShadeZone: 4-8 18" tall Origin: Japan
(syn: E. 'Crimson Beauty', E. 'Rose Queen') This popular and vigorous Japanese selection of the tight-clumping E. grandiflorum is topped in early spring with cranberry-red flowers held just above the bronze-emerging new foliage. Each flower is accented by a darker cranberry cup and tiny white-tipped spurs. This is always a favorite of spring garden visitors, and we are thrilled to finally have enough to share. If you'd like one, Yubae the price, and we'll send it right along. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml) #05092
|
| <Echeandia - Ensete] | [Epimedium II> |
