Epimedium ‘Amber Queen’, also called Bishop’s Hat ‘Amber Queen’, Barrenwort ‘Amber Queen’, Fairy Wings ‘Amber Queen’, or Bishop’s Mitre ‘Amber Queen’, is an evergreen perennial notable for its unbelievably long blooming season.
It is cultivated as an ornamental plant because of its dramatic foliage of heart-shaped, pointed, long leaves that adds a showy impact to your garden. The leaves emerge speckled with burgundy red in spring and turn bright green as they mature.
Epimedium Amber Queen (PBR)
Its blooming period starts in late spring with a profusion of large orange flowers that rise above the speckled leaves and last a long time, often blooming again in autumn.
How to grow Epimedium Amber Queen
Epimedium amber queen is quite easy to grow and care for. It is not particularly picky if growing conditions but basic care is required to ensure that the plant thrives. This Epimedium plant will appreciate a planting spot in moist, well-drained soil, in dappled shade. They do well in woodland gardens where the soil is leafy, so it acts as compost to aid their growth.
For the best foliage appearance, you can prune old and dead flowers at the end of the growing season before the new flowers start to emerge.
Where should I position Epimedium Amber Queen in my garden
It can be positioned in a north, east, or west-facing position where it can get dappled shade or partial shade though it can also tolerate full, dry shade.
What is the height and spread of Epimedium Amber Queen?
It is slow-growing and grows to 45cm in height and spreads 60cm.
What is the best soil type for Epimedium Amber Queen?
Epimedium Amber Queen can grow in nearly all soil types as long as it is well-drained and acidic. Ericaceous clay, sand, or loamy soil is ideal for this plant.
