Epimedium Pink Elf

Epimedium Pink Elf, commonly known as Bishop's Hat, is a charming perennial that thrives in shaded and partially shaded gardens, adding soft elegance with its petite, bell-shaped flowers and evergreen foliage. This variety is celebrated for its dainty sprays of pale pink blooms with deeper pink centres that float gracefully above a dense mat of heart-shaped leaves. It’s a perfect choice for softening woodland edges, underplanting shrubs, or brightening up shaded borders.

Standing at a height of 20-30 cm with a similar spread, Pink Elf begins its flowering season in mid to late spring, creating a light and airy display that contrasts beautifully with the bronze-tinged foliage that emerges early in the season. As the year progresses, the leaves mature to a rich green, providing year-round texture and interest.

What sets Epimedium Pink Elf apart is its compact size and vigorous nature, making it ideal for small gardens or as groundcover in challenging conditions like dry shade. Unlike many plants, it doesn’t demand constant attention—just a light trim in late winter to encourage fresh growth. Its resilience to pests like deer and rabbits further adds to its appeal, ensuring a tidy and thriving display with minimal effort.

We supply Epimedium Pink Elf as premium-quality bare root plants, ready to establish in British gardens. For the best results, plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil in a shaded or partially shaded position. With proper care, this delightful variety will reward you with years of delicate beauty and reliable growth.

For gardeners seeking a low-maintenance yet visually stunning addition to shaded spaces, Epimedium Pink Elf is a versatile and timeless choice.

• Type of Plant: Perennial
• Common Names: Bishop's Hat, Fairy Wings, Barrenwort
• Flower Colour: Pale pink with deeper pink centres
• Foliage Colour: Heart-shaped leaves with a bronze flush in spring, maturing to rich green
• Height: 20-30 cm
• Spread: 30-40 cm
• Blooming Period: Mid to late spring
• Fragrance: Not scented
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK gardens
• Key Features: Compact size; evergreen foliage; thrives in dry shade; resistant to deer and rabbits
• Sunlight: Prefers partial to full shade
• Soil: Humus-rich, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering during establishment; drought-tolerant once established
• Maintenance: Low-maintenance; trim old foliage in late winter to encourage fresh growth
• Wildlife Attraction: Attracts pollinators such as bees
• Supplied As: Bare root plants
• Ideal For: Groundcover, shaded borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting shrubs
• Planting Density: 10 bare root plants per square metre
• Planting Time: Spring
• Dispatch: Spring (March/April)
• We ship from: London