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PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'
Commonly known as Bistort, Knotweed
Tall and spreading variety with dramatic brownish-red leaves with black markings
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White
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Height1m (39in)
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Spread50cm (20in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.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.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Red Dragon'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNone.Place of originGarden origin.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Red
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsClay or heavy soilTolerates allAny moist soilWet or boggy soil
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Persicaria - Growing Guide
1m (39in)
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