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PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'

Additional Plant Details

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    Pests & Diseases - none.

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    Place of Origin - garden origin.

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    Flower Colour: White

Delivery Information

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'

Bistort, Knotweed

Tall and spreading variety with dramatic brownish-red leaves with black markings

Burncoose Catalogue Code

Ground Cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
Herbaceous - graceful, vase-shaped habit. Long, heart-shaped leaves. Colour changes with the seasons. Silvery, metallic, chevron-shaped marking in spring. Forms a natural mound with sprays of tiny flowers.

Hardiness Rating

Fully hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 75cm (30in)
Spread - in metres - 50cm (20in)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

Clay or heavy soil
No Preference - any moist soil
Wet or boggy soil

Flowers In

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Buy PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'


£9.50 each
3+£8.66 each
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