Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' (PBR)
bistort
- 3 × 2 litre pots
- £48.00 £56.97
- In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
- 2 litre pot
- £18.99
- In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
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- Standard £5.95
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist soil, but well drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
An unusual variety of bistort, grown for its dramatic foliage that changes colour with the seasons. In spring, its velvety, burgundy-plum, long heart-shaped leaves are set off by a silvery, metallic, chevron-shaped marking, which gradually turns red as the foliage becomes greener. It is fairly vigorous, though not invasive, and forms a natural mound, with sprays of tiny white flowers in late summer. Try it as an eye-catching groundcover plant in moist, even boggy soil or beside water or as a handsome plant in a container. - Garden care: Keep well watered, unless the soil is naturally moist or water retentive. No pruning required. Cut back in autumn. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring or autumn.
