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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Red | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Red | White | Green | |
Autumn | Red | White | Green | |
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Fagopyrum are a genus of around 16 plants, including two types of edible buckwheat.
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile soil in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Cut back old stems in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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