About
This dwarf perennial alpine forming a neat carpet of attractive divided, fern-like pale green foliage. A great addition to gravel or rock gardens, providing good ground coverage. Round, pink flowerheads appear on upright red stems above the foliage from late spring through to late 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, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free