About
A herbaceous perennial to 1.5m,producing arrow-shaped, light green leaves. From late summer to autumn it bears small white flowers on branched, red flower stalks above the foliage.
About the genus
Fagopyrum are a genus of around 16 plants, including two types of edible buckwheat.
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile soil in partial shade
PruningCut back old stems in early spring
PropagationPropagate by seed, or division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free