Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail'

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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail'

Synonym(s): Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Firetail', Polygonum amplexicaule 'Fire Tail' Common Name: 'Red bistort'

A robust clump-forming perennial with long-stalked, slender spikes of small red flowers over mounds of semi-evergreen, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. from midsummer to early autumn. Jul-Oct. H120cm S60cm.

£14.00

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Care Instructions

Best grown in any moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade but is also tolerant of poorer and drier conditions. Super for adding late season vertical interest in the border. Good ground cover especially for clay soils. Loved by pollinators.

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good as cut flower
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for pollinators
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for boggy soil
  • Good for clay
  • Red flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • Over 1.2m
Plant No: 2303

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