About
An annual plant, to around 1.5m high, with jointed stems and ovate to heart-shaped, slightly hairy green leaves. Produces long, sometimes pendent tassels of small, deep pink flowers, on slender branching stems from mid summer to autumn.
About the genus
Persicaria can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs with simple leaves and small bell-shaped white or pink flowers in long-lasting spikes or panicles
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Native toE&SE Asia, Australia
Care notes
CultivationGrows in a wide range of soils and conditions, flowers best in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed; self-seeds freely
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free