Overview
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino' is a columnar upright, submerged, floating, clump forming, trailing, matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Bistorta, part of the Polygonaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen foliage. Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soil soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens and naturalistic plantings. It is native to China, Himalayas and Pakistan.
About
Bistorta amplexicaulis, the red bistort or mountain fleece, is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae, native to China, the Himalayas, and Pakistan. It is a damp-loving herbaceous perennial growing to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and wide, with heart-shaped pointed leaves, downy beneath, and narrow spikes of rose-red or white flowers in summer.
Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Bistorta amplexicaulis
About the genus
Bistorta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Polygonaceae. As of February 2019 about 40 species are accepted. It has been supported as a separate clade by molecular phylogenetic analysis.
Wikipedia contributors, "Bistorta", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Bistorta
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bistorta
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Submerged, Floating, Clump forming, Trailing, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- borders, cottage gardens, naturalistic plantings
- Native to
- China, Himalayas, Pakistan
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, fertile soil; tolerates partial shade; deadhead to prolong flowering
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to tidy and encourage fresh growth
- Propagation
- division in spring or autumn, seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino'?
Prefers moist, fertile soil; tolerates partial shade; deadhead to prolong flowering.
Where is the best place to plant Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino'?
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino' need?
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino' grows best in moist and well-drained soil soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino'?
Cut back after flowering to tidy and encourage fresh growth.
Is Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino' hardy in the UK?
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino'?
Division in spring or autumn, seed.
