Polygonum bistorta - P9

Description
The Red bistort 'Roseum' (Bistorta amplexicaulis) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July to October. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Red bistort 'Roseum' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Polygonum amplexicaule 'Roseum'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red bistort 'Roseum's are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Red bistort 'Roseum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming. Slow-growing.

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

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Red bistort 'Roseum' sets beautiful accents together with: Large garden water-east, purple coneflower, garden china reed.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Roseum' forms panicles of light pink-coloured flowers from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, bee pasture, ground cover