Epimedium x ‘After Midnight’
Blooming Time
Exposure
Introduced by Diana Reeck of Collector’s Nursery, this fantastic Epimedium selection is prized for its springtime leaves that emerge dark chocolate brown, then gradually reveal an attractive maroon border. Concurrently in early spring, it bears multitudes of bright white flowers that contrast its burgundy tones. Its leaves eventually mature to rich green as the plant grows another 4-inches after flowering.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
White to Cream
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
6"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Features
Springtime leaves that emerge dark chocolate brown, then gradually reveal an attractive maroon border. In early spring, it bears multitudes of bright white flowers. Leaves eventually mature to rich green as the plant grows another 4-inches after flowering.
Landscape Value
Bright white flowers that contrast its burgundy tones. Shade loving.
Care
Watering:
'After Midnight' Epimedium is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'After Midnight' Epimedium is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'After Midnight' Epimedium should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.