Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba' - Knotweed |
| Type |
Herbaceous, Ground cover, Container-friendly, Deciduous |
| Size |
Medium Border (50-100cm height) |
| Form |
Spreading |
| Colours |
Medium green Foliage, Dark pink Flowers (Summer) |
| Care |
Low/easy maintenance |
| Hardiness |
Very hardy |
| Growth |
Fast growing |
This fast growing, often invasive perennial produces attractive clumps of green foliage, throwing up spikes of pink flowers throughout the summer. Good for low maintenance woodland planting / difficult areas.
Cultivation tips: Preferring moist fertile soils, Knotweed will flourish in full sun or part shade - tolerating chalky soils. Beware of invasive roots, and mulch every 2/3 years plus divide if scraggily.
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