PERSICARIA affinis 'Darjeeling Red'
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PERSICARIA affinis 'Darjeeling Red'
Commonly known as Knotweed, Polygonum
Excellent ground cover with bright crimson flowers
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLarge leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Red
Open pink and turn red when mature -
Cup-shaped5mm (¼in) long on spikes 5-8cm (2-3in) long
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Spikes
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Fully hardy
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Height
25cm (10in) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilMat-forming perennial. Produces long-lasting flowers
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny moist soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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