Overview

Polygonum hookeri is a spreading branched herbaceous perennial in the genus Polygonum, part of the Polygonaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Polygonum hookeri grows best in full sun, partial shade and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, underplanting of roses and shrubs, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance and cut flowers.

About

Polygonum hookeri is a spreading branched cultivar of the Polygonum genus, known for its deciduous foliage. It thrives in a variety of light conditions, from full sun to full shade, and adapts well to different soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits both exposed and sheltered locations. This cultivar is ideal for flower borders, beds, underplanting of roses and shrubs, and informal garden settings, offering interest in spring and summer. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Polygonum

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Polygonum hookeri size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Cut flowers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Polygonum hookeri

Propagation

Division in spring, Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring

Pest resistance

Slugs, Solomon's seal sawfly

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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