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    PERSICARIA bistorta 'Superba'
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    PERSICARIA bistorta 'Superba'

    Commonly known as Adderwort, Bistort, Polygonum

    Clear pink poker flowers
     
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    • 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.
    • 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)
    • Bell/Lantern
      Narrowly bell-shaped 5mm (¼in) long
    • Spikes
      Short, dense, cylindrical spikes 5-7cm (2-2¾in) long
    • Bog garden
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Any moist soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
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