PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'

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

Pot size - 1.5 to 2 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC

individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Pests & Diseases
None.
Place of origin
Garden origin.
Resistant to honey fungus
These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
White
Border
Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
Fully hardy
Red
Height
1m (39in)
Spread
50cm (20in)
Ground cover
These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
Herbaceous
Erect, clump-forming, woody-based perennial with ovate leaves to 8cm (3in) long. Produces small spherical clusters 1cm (½in) across of flowers on stalks to 4cm (1½in) long from the axils of the upper leaves.
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Summer Seasonal Interest
Tolerates all
Any moist soil
Full sun
Partial shade
Rabbit Resistant