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Pink Elf Barrenwort

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  • Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 12 - 15 Inches
  • Mature Spread 12 - 15 Inches
  • Growing Zones 5 - 8

Are they little bishop’s hats, delicate origami cranes, shrunken flying nuns, or a flock of tiny fairies? This may be what you ask yourself upon seeing Pink Elf Barrenwort’s pastel blooms floating atop its slender green stems. Featuring uniquely shaped florets with fuchsia cups and rosy-pink spurs that bloom in spring, this herbaceous perennial, also known as Epimedium leptorrhizum x Epimedium pubescens, Epimedium 'Pink Elf' PP 17,228, Barrenwort 'Pink Elf', Bishop's Hat, and Fairy Wings, is a superb choice to use in beds, borders, and containers and as ground cover. Growing to heights and spreads of 12 to 15 inches, this ornamental’s heart-shaped, spring leaves that melt into a mélange of copper and bronze in the fall doubles this semi-evergreen plant's interest.

Pink Elf Barrenwort can tolerate a wide variety of climates. While adoring soil moisture, it develops drought tolerance over time. Deer resistant too, this plant’s lovely blooms will still be floating above the ground the morning after local critters have crashed your yard. A vigorous, spreading growth habit makes this plant an excellent choice to use as a groundcover. Easy to grow and low maintenance, Pink Elf Barrenwort offers color and movement to yards, decks, patios, and porches with minimal effort. 

Pink Elf Barrenwort Care

Pink Elf Barrenwort tolerates full to partial shade. Plant it in soil that is moist and well draining in spring or autumn. This perennial prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH between 6 and 7. A typical perennial, it should receive about an inch of water per week. This hybrid does not tolerate waterlogged soil, so conduct a moisture check prior to watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. If the soil lacks nutrients, apply a balanced (10-10-10) fertilizer or compost to this perennial before Pink Elf Barrenwort flowers during the spring.

There is no need to spend a lot of time pruning Pink Elf Barrenwort. Remove dead winter foliage during late winter/early spring to expose the emerging blooms and discourage disease. Also, deadhead spent flowers.

Pink Elf Barrenwort Spacing

Pink Elf Barrenwort is an excellent option to use as groundcover and should be spaced about 12 inches apart. Plant alone or with companion plants such as bleeding heart, fern, hosta, and phlox to create attractive borders and beds. If added to containers in a thriller-spiller-filler combination, this perennial makes a superb thriller. In spite of not being regarded as a traditional cut flower, this plant’s flowers and foliage can also be used to create color and movement in unique posies such as wedding bouquets.

Pink Elf Barrenwort Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 12 - 15 Inches
Mature Spread: 12 - 15 Inches
Spacing: 12 - 15 Inches
Habit: Spreading, Trailing
Flower Color(s): Pink
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Spring
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Bronze
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Rabbit
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers, Groundcovers
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: Pink Elf Barrenwort
Other Name(s): Pink Elf Barrenwort
Scientific Name: Epimedium 'Pink Elf'
SKU:
1231007960-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

1 Review - Pink Elf Barrenwort Show Reviews

  • 5
    my plant survived. thanks to customer support!

    Posted by Gail Findlay on Jan 11, 2023

    It arrived looking a bit stressed out, but the staff reassured me that with proper care and attention, it would come back to life. I've been following the instructions they gave me and have seen an incredible transformation in just a few weeks. The leaves are vibrant and healthy, and it's really starting to thrive! I'm very pleased with my purchase so far - will definitely keep you updated on how it goes!