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Bistorta amplexicaulis var. pendula

Bistorta amplexicaulis var. pendula

Genus: Bistorta
Family: Polygonaceae

About this plant

A deciduous to semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial with ovate green leaves and weeping, dark magenta-pink flowers which appear from July through to October

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverRock GardenBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingSpreading

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years