PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'

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

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1.5 to 2 Litre

White
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 - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - 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)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none.
Place of origin - garden origin.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Red -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Clay or heavy soil -
Tolerates all - any moist soil
Wet or boggy soil
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -