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Herbaceous Perennial

Bistorta amplexicaulis 'JS Caliente'PBR
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red bistort 'JS Caliente'

A robust, clump-forming perennial to 75cm tall, forming a mound of long-pointed leaves; the foliage takes on red and purple hues in autumn. For many weeks from late summer it produces an abundance of bright red flowers in erect spikes. The flowers are particularly attractive to pollinating insects

Synonyms
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'JS Caliente'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn Green Red Purple
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Polygonaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division on spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required but tatty stems may be trimmed in early spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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