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Bistorta Officinalis Superba | Red Bistort
Bistorta Officinalis Superba | Red Bistort

Bistorta Officinalis Superba | Red Bistort

SKU: RH30007284
6 × 9cm pots
£45.99 £36.79 £6.13 each
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£10.99 £8.79
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3 × 9cm pots
£24.99 £19.99 £6.66 each
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Overview

Dense spikes of soft pink flowers rise from midsummer to early autumn above semi-evergreen, deeply veined, mid-green leaves. This clump-forming, vigorous perennial has handsome foliage and quickly makes dense groundcover in sun or partial shade. Plant it in bold swathes to add vertical interest in the border right through till mid autumn, and give it plenty of space. Persicaria does not like dry soil, so performs best in a bog garden or beside a pond. Bees and other insects love it too!

Specifications

  • Position: Full sun
  • Rate of growth: Average
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy
  • Eventual Height: 0.6m-0.9m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.6m-0.9m

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Lift and divide congested colonies in spring or autumn.

Please note: This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Our 9cm pots are given extra packaging to protect the plant. This extra packaging consists of a recyclable plastic blister pack which is then placed in a cardboard box for delivery.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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