bishop's hat

Bishop's Hat (Epimedium pinnatum) should be watered regularly. Water deeply and consistently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Generally, water the plant once a week during the growing season and once a month during the winter - depending on climate, season and soil conditions. Make sure the soil is pulling away from the sides of the pot before watering. If it’s not, wait a little longer before watering. Additionally, if your Epimedium pinnatum is planted in the ground, do not let the soil dry out completely between waterings.

Bishop’s hat (Epimedium pinnatum) is best suited to a site with partial to full shade. This plant requires 3 to 6 hours of partial sun for growth and flowering, preferably in the morning. It should be planted in an area that does not receive more than 4 to 5 hours of full sun, because direct sunlight can be too intense for this species. During the hottest part of the day, Bishop’s hat should be in the shade to avoid sunburn. In cooler climates, exposure to a few hours of morning sun is beneficial for flowering, as long as the plant remains shaded from direct sunlight in the afternoon.

Bishop's hat (Epimedium pinnatum) should be pruned twice a year, once after flowering in the spring and once again in the fall. During the spring pruning, remove any dead or damaged foliage and trim back shoots that are growing beyond the desired shape. In the fall, prune back the stems to encourage a denser, more lush appearance. When pruning, avoid cutting off more than one-third of the plant’s foliage at a single time; otherwise, it can be difficult for the plant to recover its form.