Persicaria virginiana (Variegated Group) 'Painter's Palette' (v)
knotweed 'Painter's Palette'
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm, with green ovate leaves to 15cm long, boldly and irregularly splashed with yellow, and with a central deep red chevron; wispy spikes of tiny greenish flowers open in late summer and early autumn. Very tropical-looking and suitable for smaller gardens or at the front of a shady flower border
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Cream Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Red Cream Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green | Red Cream Green Yellow | ||
| Winter | Red Cream Green Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Persicaria can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs with simple leaves and small bell-shaped white or pink flowers in long-lasting spikes or panicles
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Divide in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required. Cut back to ground level in autumn as foliage dies back
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs and snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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