Bistorta amplexicaulis 'JS Caliente'PBR

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
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H7Botanical 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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