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Bistorta amplexicaulis

Genus: Bistorta
Family: Polygonaceae

About this plant

a robust, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with pointed, slightly puckered, oval, mid-green leaves, to 25cm long. Long-stalked narrow spikes, to 10cm long, of narrowly bell-shaped, bright-red to purple or white flowers, are borne from midsummer to early autumn. To 1.2m high and wide

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Substantial mounds of foliage steadily increase in size, needing space and careful siting

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn or propagate by seed in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years