Epimedium warleyense 'Ellen Willmott' - 2026

Epimedium warleyense 'Ellen Willmott' is a captivating perennial that adds both texture and colour to shaded gardens. This cultivar produces delicate flowers with coppery-orange sepals and pale yellow petals, creating a soft, airy effect above the foliage. The heart-shaped leaves emerge with a reddish-bronze tint in spring, gradually fading to green as the season progresses. Flowering from early to mid-spring, 'Ellen Willmott' attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity.

Preferring part shade to full shade and well-drained, moist soil, 'Ellen Willmott' is drought-tolerant once established and relatively low-maintenance. Its compact, clump-forming habit makes it suitable for woodland gardens, rock gardens, or as a groundcover beneath shrubs. Regular removal of spent flowers encourages prolonged blooming, while leaving some seed heads provides winter interest and food for birds. With its delicate appearance and ecological benefits, 'Ellen Willmott' is a valuable addition to any garden.