Bistorta amplexicaulis 'JS Caliente'PBR

RHS Plant Profile
red bistort 'JS Caliente'

Synonyms

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'JS Caliente'

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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