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    PERSICARIA

    Commonly known as (Polygonum) - Knotweed

    Genus of about 150 annuals and perennials. They may be evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous and many spread by stolons leading to a spreading habit which can be invasive. This habit and their commonly used name knotweed can give cause for concern but used wisely they are worthy performers. They are found in a variety of habitats worldwide and most have long-lasting spikes of flowers followed by distinctive 3-angled or ovoid fruits.

    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Poker type flowers. Some have attractive autumn colour. Some are invasive. Wildlife plant - insects.
    • Place of origin
      Various habitats around the world.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties

    PERSICARIA affinis
    Deep pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    PERSICARIA alpina
    Alpine knotweed
    (syn. P. polymorpha) - tall growing with tall stems or plumes of creamy-white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    PERSICARIA bistorta 'Superba'
    Bistort
    Clear pink poker flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'
    Tall and spreading variety with dramatic brownish-red leaves with black markings
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    PERSICARIA vaccinifolia
    Tiny pink flowers, good ground cover, and excellent autumn colour
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
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