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Virginia knotweed 'Compton's Red'
Persicariafiliformis 'Compton's Red'
★ RHS AGM
Genus
Persicaria
Family
Polygonaceae
Common Names
knotweed 'Compton's Red'
About this plant
A herbaceous perennial up to 90cm high with ovate to elliptic olive-green leaves, with a chocolate-brown chevron, red veins and red flush. Spikes of red flowers appear in late summer and early autumn
Growing Information
Height
0.5-1 Metres
Spread
0.5-1 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grow in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade