bishop's hat

Bishop's Hat (Epimedium leptorrhizum) should be watered regularly from late spring to mid-autumn, but more sparingly through the winter. A light sprinkling of 1-2 inches of water should be applied every week, and more frequently if the weather is particularly hot and dry. Ensure the soil remains moist, but not waterlogged. Water in the morning so that excess moisture can evaporate during the day, and so that the plant does not remain wet overnight. It is best to water the plant directly at the base, rather than from the top so that the leaves don't get wet.

Bishop's hat (Epimedium leptorrhizum) is a plant species that prefers some sunshine to bloom its best. It should be planted in medium to dark shade, but it will benefit from a few hours of sunlight every day. Ideally, the Epimedium leptorrhizum should get about 4 hours of direct sunlight in morning or late afternoon, or about 6 hours of indirect sunlight throughout the day. It is sensitive to excessive sunlight and may not bloom well if placed in too sunny a location.

Bishop's Hat (Epimedium leptorrhizum) is a shade-loving perennial with arching stems and mottled foliage. It benefits from an annual pruning to keep it looking tidy and to encourage new growth. Pruning should be done in early spring, before new growth is visible. Cut the stems just above the ground to remove any dead material and any straggly, leggy growth. This will stimulate new growth from the base of the plant. Avoid cutting back the foliage unless it is dead or overly crowded, as this can reduce blooms.