Epimedium rubrum

Red Bishop's Hat

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Hardy perennial with heart-shaped leaves and delicate nodding flowers in spring. Thrives in shade. Ideal for woodland gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Red Bishop's Hat
Family Berberidaceae
Genus Epimedium
Species Rubrum
Origin China
Blooming Spring, typically April-May
Leaf Color Green turning bronze/red in winter
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, humus-heavy soil with good drainage. Avoid heavy clay.

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Watering

Keep moist during growing season. Reduce watering if plants go dormant in summer heat.

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Sunlight & Care

Deep shade to partial shade. Avoid direct sun which scorches leaves.

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Fertilization

Apply compost or slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth.

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Pruning

Remove dead foliage in late winter/early spring before new shoots emerge.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
100 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2 – 15
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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