bishop's hat

Bishop's hat should be watered thoroughly once per week, or every 5 to 10 days as needed. Make sure to water the entire root ball until water runs out from the bottom of the pot. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot and other issues.

Bishop's hat (Epimedium grandiflorum) is a popular, shade-loving perennial plant. It prefers indirect morning light and partial shade during the afternoon and therefore should be planted in areas that do not receive more than 4–5 hours of full sunlight each day. To encourage flowering, Bishop's hat should be given at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily throughout the growing season. The best flowering will occur when the plant receives a full day of sun, providing the soil has been improved to help retain moisture while allowing plenty of air circulation. Too much direct sunlight may cause the foliage to yellow or scorch, so it’s best to give the plant protection from hot afternoon sun.

Pruning of Bishop's Hat (Epimedium grandiflorum) should begin in mid-summer and be repeated in the fall. Pruning should involve removing any already dead or broken stems as well as any stems that have become too long or are encroaching on adjacent plants. Pruning should be done on plants that are mature, as young plants will usually have too few stems and pruning will weaken them. Additionally, do not remove more than 1-third of the active growth at once. Doing so can result in a dramatic decrease in flowering the following year. Regularly prune Bishop's Hat by removing any stems that have become spindly or overgrown. This will encourage tight foliage growth and shapely form. Remove any stems that have died during winter, throughout the growing season, and in the fall.