PERSICARIA vaccinifolia

Commonly known as Knotweed, Polygonum

Tiny pink flowers, good ground cover, and excellent autumn colour
Further Reading....
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    Mid-green leaves to 2.5cm (1in) long, on red tinted stems, turning red in autumn.
  • Shades of pink
    All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
  • Height
    20cm (8in)
  • Spread
    50cm (20in)
  • Ground cover
    These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    Trailing, slightly woody, ground cover. Produces flowers to 6mm (¼in) long on narrow 8cm (3in) spikes.
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • 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

PERSICARIA vaccinifolia

 
Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2025
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Himalayas
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    Rockery (inc alpine)
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Persicaria - Growing Guide
20cm (8in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  50cm (20in)
  

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