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Herbaceous Perennial

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

Synonyms
Persicaria filiformis 'Painter's Palette'
Tovara virginiana 'Painter's Pallette'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H6
Botanical 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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