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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
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.
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Red -
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
White -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - poker type flowers. Some have attractive autumn colour. Some are invasive. Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases - generally trouble-free. -
Place of origin - various habitats around the world. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - will tolerate any moist soil
Buy Varieties of PERSICARIA
PERSICARIA affinis 'Darjeeling Red' >
Commonly known as: Knotweed, Polygonum.
Excellent ground cover with bright crimson flowers
PERSICARIA alpina >
Commonly known as: Alpine knotweed.
(syn. P. polymorpha) - tall growing with tall stems or plumes of creamy-white flowers
PERSICARIA amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' >
Commonly known as: Knotweed, Polygonum.
Slender flowers in deep red-black. A smouldering beauty
PERSICARIA bistorta 'Superba' >
Commonly known as: Adderwort, Bistort, Polygonum.
Clear pink poker flowers
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' >
Commonly known as: Bistort, Knotweed.
Tall and spreading variety with dramatic brownish-red leaves with black markings
PERSICARIA 'Silver Dragon' >
Commonly known as: Knotweed.
Silvery-green pointed leaves which are darker on the edge and veined with red
PERSICARIA vaccinifolia >
Commonly known as: Knotweed, Polygonum.
Tiny pink flowers, good ground cover, and excellent autumn colour
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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™.
Only £7.50
