Bistorta officinalis 'Hohe Tatra'
red bistort 'Hohe Tatra'
A compact, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 80cm in height, with strongly-veined, finely-pointed ovate leaves and dense, flat spikes of small, pale pink flowers from late spring to midsummer. Suitable for smaller gardens or for the front of flower borders
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–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
Ideal for a moist soil although it can tolerate some dryness; copes in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Deadhead faded spikes
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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