Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino'PBR
red bistort 'Fat Domino'
A semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial to 1.2m tall forming a mound of large, pointed, oval leaves. Relatively broad spikes of deep blood-red flowers open on branched stems held above the foliage from mid-summer to late autumn. Suitable for the middle of a flower border
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Benefits from added organic matter
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering or in late winter/early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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