Persicaria amphibia - 17 cm aquatic basket

Description
With its dark green leaves, the Amphibious bistort (Persicaria amphibia) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges and streams. Pink-coloured flowers appear from July to September. It prefers well-drained, lime-free soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Amphibious bistort is well tolerant of frost. The runner-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 1 metre.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Polygonum amphibia, Aconogonon amphibium.

Bulletpoints
* decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Amphibious bistorts are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Amphibious bistort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Stoloniferous.

Water depth
30 - 80 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Amphibious bistort sets beautiful accents together with: Water star, milfoil, common sea pot.

Care
This plant must be regularly supplied with special fertiliser to ensure that it thrives and gives pleasure.

Flower
The pink-coloured flowers of the Amphibious bistort appear in spikes from July to September.

Use
Pond edge, stream course