Persicaria amphibia - P9

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