About
Bistorta carnea is a semi-evergreen perennial that grows up to 60 cm tall when in bloom. It features narrow, ovate green leaves marked by lighter veins and wavy margins. From early summer through early autumn, it produces dense, rounded spikes filled with small, deep pink flowers.
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, 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
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Caucasus, NE Turkey
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist soil but will tolerate drier conditions. Position in full sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- Deadhead faded spikes
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free