Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus
red bistort [Taurus]
An herbaceous, clump forming perennial to to 1m in height, with large, prominently veined, ovate leaves and small, vibrant, red-pink flowers held on dense, long-stalked spikes to 10cm in length from summer through into early autumn
Synonyms
Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Blotau'Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus
see morePersicaria amplexicaulis 'Blotau'
Persicaria 'Taurus'
Polygonum 'Blotau'
Polygonum amplexicaule 'Taurus'
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 | Pink Red | Green | ||
Autumn | Pink Red | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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