Persicaria virginiana 'Lance Corporal' - P11

Description
Knotweed 'Lance Corporal' (Persicaria virginiana) is a spreading perennial with decorative, broadly lanceolate, green-brown leaves. It bears red flowers from August to October. In a semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and spreads to approx. 40 cm. The Knotweed 'Lance Corporal' is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage

Leaves
High ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Knotweed 'Lance Corporal' are green-brown and broadly lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Knotweed 'Lance Corporal' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Persicaria virginiana 'Lance Corporal' forms red flowers from August.

Use
Ground cover, shade