PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'

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

Soil Conditions - Clay or heavy soil

Tolerates all - any moist soil

Wet or boggy soil