Full Sun
Moderate care
Frequent watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 1.5m |
1m | Min | 1m |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Red Bistort Overview
Persicaria amplexicaulis is a semi-evergreen perennial with a robust, clumping growth habit. Foliage is oval, pointed and slightly puckered, coloured green and measuring around 25cm in length. Narrow inflorescences measuring around a metre tall, bear clusters of bell-shaped, red-purple or white flowers which are approximately 10cm long.
How to propagate Red Bistort
Seed
Sow in spring.
Division
Divide in spring or autumn.
Special features of Red Bistort
Attractive flowers
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