PERSICARIA amplexicaulis 'Blackfield'

Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - ovate, lance-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves to 25cm (10in) long, slightly puckered.

Red - deep red black

Height - to 1.2m (4ft)

Spread - to 1.2m (4ft)

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - robust, clump-forming perennial

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.

Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern - - narrowly bell-shaped 5mm (¼in) long

Spikes - long-stalked narrow spikes to 10cm (4in) long

Hardiness - Fully hardy -

Seasonal Interest - Summer -

Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - any moist soil.

Wildlife - Bee friendly -

Rabbit Resistant