PERSICARIA bistorta 'Superba'

Clear pink poker flowers

Further Reading....

Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

individually £11.50 each, 3+ £9.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - broadly ovate, pointed, boldly veined, mid-green leaves 10-30cm (4-12in) long.
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Height - to 90cm (36in)
Spread - to 90cm (36in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - vigorous, clump-forming perennial. Flowers over a long period.
Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - syn. Polygonum bistorta.
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin - Europe, north and west Asia
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 - short, dense, cylindrical spikes 5-7cm (2-2¾in) long
Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - any moist soil.
Wet or boggy soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant