and religiously execute the two-step pruning method (summer and winter) to convert its endless leafy vines into blooming spurs

With an upright growth habit

highlighting the plants finest qualities against a dark green foliage backdrop

moisture-loving rhizomatous perennials forming tufts of linear or sword-shaped leaves

It is also suitable in containers on terrace gardens and as a single specimen

Epimedium 'Royal Purple' Laurustinus and religiously execute the two-stepEpimedium Royal Purple is a slow moving, semi evergreen creeping plant that serves as a premier groundcover for the darkest, dampest corners of the garden. It produces rich, deep plum purple flowers that provide excellent early season nectar, contrasting brilliantly against new foliage that emerges heavily mottled with reddish bronze. Plant it shallowly in cool, protected earth that is entirely shielded from the harsh, bleaching rays of the midday