Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Persicaria affinis 'Darjeeling Red'

Synonym(s): Bistorta affinis 'Darjeeling Red', Polygonum affine 'Darjeeling Red' Common Name: 'Knotweed'

AGM. This vigorous, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial provides excellent ground cover with lance-shaped deep green leaves which often turn attractive russet shades in autumn. The narrow, dusky-pink flower spikes mature red and are borne over a long period. Jun-Sep. H30cm S50cm.

£10.00

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Care Instructions

Prefers a moisture retentive soil in sun or part shade but it is tolerant of dry and light soils in sun or shade. Makes very good edging gound cover.

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good as cut flower
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for pollinators
  • Good for seaside
  • Award of Garden Merit
  • Good for dry shade
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for clay
  • Good for dry soil
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Pink flowers
  • Red flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 0cm to 30cm
  • Ground Cover
Plant No: 2291

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871