Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Inverleith'
red bistort 'Inverleith'
A compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 1.2m in height with ovate, pointed, leathery, mid-green leaves from spring to autumn.Short, dense spikes of small, narrowly bell-shaped, reddish-pink flowers are borne from midsummer to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
A genus of herbaceous, rhizomatous perennials with erect, unbranched stems, bearing short terminal spikes of small, white or pink, bell-shaped flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Does not like dry soil; will grow best in a bog garden or beside a pond in full sun or partial shade. Will attract bees and other insects. Substantial mounds of foliage steadily increase in size, needing space and careful siting
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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