PERSICARIA affinis

Commonly known as Knotweed, Polygonum

Deep pink

PERSICARIA affinis

Available Early Spring 2022 - 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 £10.50 each , 3+ £8.00 each

Available Early Spring 2022

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Evergreen
Dark-green leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long, turning red-bronze in autumn.
Shades of pink All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Deep pink
Height
25cm (10in)
Spread
60cm (24in)
Ground cover These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
Creeping perennial. Produces tight, upright spikes 5-8cm (2-3in) long of small flowers to 5mm (¼in) long. Flowers fade to pale pink.
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
Himalayas
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape
Cup-shaped - 5mm (¼in) on spikes 5-8cm (2-3in) long
Spikes
Garden Location/Conditions
Rockery (inc alpine)
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - any moist soil.
Wildlife
Rabbit Resistant