Dragonwort | Persicaria bistorta
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Dragonwort
Persicaria bistorta
- Dense spikes of little powder pink flowers clustered on upright stems - highly attractive to bees and butterflies!
- An excellent choice for adding colour and height to pond edges, bog gardens and well-watered borders
- Long flowering season from June to October
- A fully hardy, low maintenance perennial which is drought, pest and disease resistant
- Best in moist soil and partly shady conditions
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Dragonwort is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist soil.
How big does it get?
Dragonwort typically reaches a height of 60-90 cm with a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Dragonwort grows best in full sun or partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Dragonwort prefers a moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil, and thrives in damp garden borders or pond margins.
How much watering does this plant need?
Dragonwort thrives in damp conditions and should be watered regularly to prevent the soil from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Dragonwort 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?
Persicaria bistorta is fully hardy (H7), withstanding temperatures below -20°C across the entire UK.
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