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Herbaceous Perennial

Bistorta 'Pink Elephant'

bistort 'Pink Elephant'

A unique, compact, vigorous clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial to 65cm with narrow, leathery dark green foliage. Long thin spikes of small, bell-shaped pink flowers which bend like a wavy trunk, appear above the foliage from mid-summer through until the autumn. Whilst vigorous, this particular variety of Persicaria is not a nuisance in gardens like some varieties may be. Suitable for containers in a lightly shaded, cool area of the garden, for smaller gardens or at the front of a flower border

Synonyms
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant'
Persicaria 'Pink Elephant'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Polygonaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

A genus of herbaceous, rhizomatous perennials with erect, unbranched stems, bearing short terminal spikes of small, white or pink, bell-shaped flowers

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist soil in sun or part-shade See https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/trials-awards for further information about RHS plant trials and awards

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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