Epimedium Hugs and Kisses Solidago before opening into a tower

before opening into a tower of pendulous white bells

that was introduced in limited numbers in 2000

unless you want to start your own crinum nursery

starting for us in late April with a superb show of dark purple flowers

candelabra-like bloom scapes

Epimedium Hugs and Kisses Solidago before opening into a towerEpimedium 'Hugs and Kisses' is a new and very showy, Hans Hansen Walters Gardens creation, that forms a 12" tall x 2' wide medium sized clump. Starting in mid March, a plethora of horizontally arching spikes are laden with flowers with amber spurs and a matching cup, contrasted by smaller light pink sepals quite a show in the early spring garden.