Other common names
gentleman's cane, princess feather
Synonyms
Polygonum orientale
Annual Biennial
An annual plant, to around 1.5m high, with jointed stems and ovate to heart-shaped, slightly hairy green leaves. Produces long, sometimes pendent tassels of small, deep pink flowers, on slender branching stems from mid summer to autumn
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1-1.5 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres