Plants by mail order since 1984 - over 4,100 plants online today!
Burncoose Nurseries - part of the Caerhays Estate
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 08.30 - 16.30 & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: Open Daily (weather permitting) 10:00 - 15:00 & Sunday 11:00 - 15:00
  • A
    •
  • B
    •
  • C
    •
  • D
    •
  • E
    •
  • F
    •
  • G
    •
  • H
    •
  • I
    •
  • J
    •
  • K
    •
  • L
    •
  • M
    •
  • N
    •
  • O
    •
  • P
    •
  • Q
    •
  • R
    •
  • S
    •
  • T
    •
  • U
    •
  • V
    •
  • W
    •
  • X
    •
  • Y
    •
  • Z
    •
  • or use plant finder
    •
    PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'
    PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    <
    PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' Gaura ‘The Bride’, Echinacea purpurea, Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’, Euphorbia palustris and Allium giganteum © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Salvia, Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’, Achillea ‘Inca Gold’ and Allium giganteum © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BERGENIA cordifolia, GERANIUM himalayense and PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CLERODENDRUM trichotomum var fargesii and PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    >

    PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'

    Commonly known as Bistort, Knotweed

    AWARD
    Tall and spreading variety with dramatic brownish-red leaves with black markings
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Flowering
      local_florist
      Jan
      local_florist
      Feb
      local_florist
      Mar
      local_florist
      Apr
      local_florist
      May
      local_florist
      Jun
      local_florist
      Jul
      local_florist
      Aug
      local_florist
      Sep
      local_florist
      Oct
      local_florist
      Nov
      local_florist
      Dec
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Red
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      50cm (20in)
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Herbaceous
      Erect, clump-forming, woody-based perennial with ovate leaves to 8cm (3in) long. Produces small spherical clusters 1cm (½in) across of flowers on stalks to 4cm (1½in) long from the axils of the upper leaves.
    • 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)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Any moist soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        50cm (20in)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Persicaria - Growing Guide
    View Customers Also Bought
    PERSICARIA amplexicaulis 'Blackfield'

    PERSICARIA amplexicaulis 'Blackfield'

    Knotweed
    Available from £14.50
    view
    ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Blue'

    ERYNGIUM bourgatii 'Picos Blue'

    Sea holly
    Available from £14.00
    view
    PERSICARIA bistorta 'Superba'

    PERSICARIA bistorta 'Superba'

    (Polygonum) Bistort, Adderwort
    Available from £13.00
    view
    EUPHORBIA griffithii 'Fireglow'

    EUPHORBIA griffithii 'Fireglow'

    Spurge
    Available from £14.00
    view
    View Planting Combinations
    Photo of Gaura ‘The Bride’, Echinacea purpurea, Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’, Euphorbia palustris and Allium giganteum planted together
    Gaura ‘The Bride’, Echinacea purpurea, Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’, Euphorbia palustris and Allium giganteum
    Photo of Salvia, Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’, Achillea ‘Inca Gold’ and Allium giganteum planted together
    Salvia, Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’, Achillea ‘Inca Gold’ and Allium giganteum
    Photo of BERGENIA cordifolia, GERANIUM himalayense and PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' planted together
    BERGENIA cordifolia, GERANIUM himalayense and PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'
    Photo of CLERODENDRUM trichotomum var fargesii and PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' planted together
    CLERODENDRUM trichotomum var fargesii and PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'
    Photo of EUPHORBIA x pasteurii and PERSICARIA planted together
    EUPHORBIA x pasteurii and PERSICARIA
    Photo of Gaura ‘The Bride’, Echinacea purpurea, Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’ and Euphorbia palustris planted together
    Gaura ‘The Bride’, Echinacea purpurea, Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’ and Euphorbia palustris
    Photo of Monarda ‘Prairie Night’, Eryngium ‘Picos Blue’, Argyranthemum ‘Chelsea Girl’, Blue Phlox and Persicaria planted together
    Monarda ‘Prairie Night’, Eryngium ‘Picos Blue’, Argyranthemum ‘Chelsea Girl’, Blue Phlox and Persicaria
    Photo of OSTEOSPERMUM 'Sennen Sunrise' and PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' planted together
    OSTEOSPERMUM 'Sennen Sunrise' and PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'
    Photo of Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’, Gaura ‘The Bride’, Echinacea purpurea, Euphorbia palustris and Phlomis russeliana planted together
    Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’, Gaura ‘The Bride’, Echinacea purpurea, Euphorbia palustris and Phlomis russeliana
    Photo of PERSICARIA bistorta 'Superba' and PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' planted together
    PERSICARIA bistorta 'Superba' and PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'
    Photo of PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' and ARUNCUS 'Kneiffii' planted together
    PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' and ARUNCUS 'Kneiffii'
    Photo of PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' and SENECIO 'Angel Wings' planted together
    PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' and SENECIO 'Angel Wings'
    Photo of PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' and SORBARIA sorbifolia planted together
    PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon' and SORBARIA sorbifolia

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    arrow_drop_up