Epimedium 'Milky Way'

Conservation Plant - HPS Number P205

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Introduced: 2019
By: Hampshire Group

Date added to the website: 9th Jun 2023
Date updated on the website: 7th Nov 2023

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Conservation Scheme information for Epimedium ‘Milky Way’

ID: P205
Introduced: 2019
By: Hampshire Group
Reason: Historical interest. Grown by Blackthorn Nursery from seed collected by Roy Lancaster (HPS President) and introduced in 2008.
Verified by: Hampshire Group member, Sue Ward.
Description: Clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial with many, relatively small flowers held above attractive foliage.
Dimensions: 30cm x 30cm
Flowers: Multiple stems carry sprays of pristine white flowers with long spurs and yellow stamens.
Foliage: New spring foliage is attractively speckled with deep purple markings. At maturity, the small semi-evergreen leaflets display an attractive silver overlay to main veins.
Soil: Any soil, but needs soil that doesn’t dry out in summer and has good winter drainage.
Aspect: Part shade
Pests: Vine weevil may be a problem.
Cultivation: Grow in a sheltered position in humus-rich soil.
Propagation: Divide in autumn.

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February 2020 Conservation Feature

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Shade Monthly January 2016 by Joe Sime
Publication: Shade Monthly
Edition: Shade Monthly January 2016

Shade Monthly February 2016 by Joe Sime
Publication: Shade Monthly
Edition: Shade Monthly February 2016

Shade Monthly – Special Epimedium Edition by Joe Sime
Publication: Shade Monthly
Edition: Shade Monthly – Special Epimedium Edition

Making the most of polypodiums in the garden by Helen Picton
Publication: The Hardy Plant
Edition: Vol. 45 No 1 Spring 2024

Flora study trip to Nepal by Misako Kasahara
Publication: KBBS
Edition: Flora study trip to Nepal

Flora study trip to Nepal by Misako Kasahara
Publication: KBBS
Edition: Flora study trip to Nepal

American gardens – Missouri and New York City by Chris Taylor
Publication: The Hardy Plant
Edition: Vol. 45 No 1 Spring 2024

Agapanthus and the Love Hate Relationship by Janet Sleep
Publication: Cornucopia
Edition: 24: Autumn 2009

A Cretan Odyssey: In Search of Hyacinthinae, Narcissus and Cyclamen by Hannah Hall, George Ryan, Dr Alastair Culham and Evita Kypraki University of Reading
Publication: KBBS
Edition: A Cretan Odyssey: In Search of Hyacinthinae, Narcissus and Cyclamen

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Conservation Plant

Epimedium ‘Milky Way’

P205

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