Wood Dock | Rumex sanguineus
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Enfield
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Wood Dock
Rumex sanguineus
- Tiny star shaped flowers turning from green to red rise from upright stems amongst pretty rosettes of basil green foliage veined with burgundy red
- Flowers bloom from June to August, followed by dark brown fruit
- A native perennial which thrives in a sunny spot but can also deal with a little shade
- Plant at the edges of a pond, in a bog or water garden or a wet border
- Mainly prized for its foliage - remove the flower heads to preserve the red leaf veining
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Wood Dock is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
The Wood Dock generally reaches a height of 60-90 cm with a spread of 45-60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Wood Dock prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Wood Dock prefers consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Wood Dock requires regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil throughout the growing season.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Wood Dock should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Rumex sanguineus is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
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