About
Bistorta amplexicaulis 'JS Caliente' PBR is a strong, clump-forming perennial that reaches heights of up to 75 cm. It develops a dense mound of elongated leaves that display red and purple tones as autumn approaches. From late summer, it showcases numerous upright spikes adorned with vibrant red flowers, which are highly appealing to pollinators.
About the genus
This genus consists of herbaceous perennials that grow from rhizomes, featuring upright, unbranched stems. At the top of these stems are short spikes adorned with small, bell-shaped flowers that can be white or pink in color.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required but tatty stems may be trimmed in early spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by division on spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free