Persicaria Red Dragon

Name: Persicaria Red Dragon
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12111f
Price: 23.69 NZD
Availability: InStock

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The Persicaria Red Dragon plant, commonly known as Knotweed, is a small shrub grown for its beautiful foliage. It carries elongated leaves that are burgundy red with a bronze centre. The lush foliage is held off sturdy stems which also host sprays of small, white flowers at the tips. It grows as a mound to about 75 cm tall and the same wide. Persicaria microcephala Red Dragon is commonly included in border and mixed plantings, maintained in a container, planted around outdoor living areas and pools, or used to provide dramatic colour to a space.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	75 cm
Spread:	75 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Persicaria Red Dragon, Persicaria Red Dragon Plant, Knotweed, Persicaria microcephala Red Dragon, Red Dragon Plant, Persicaria microcephala Red Dragon Plant, Persicaria Red, Red Dragon Knotweed, Persicaria microcephala
Sku	12111

Persicaria Red Dragon Details

The Persicaria Red Dragon plant, commonly known as Knotweed, is a small shrub grown for its beautiful foliage. It carries elongated leaves that are burgundy red with a bronze centre. The lush foliage is held off sturdy stems which also host sprays of small, white flowers at the tips. It grows as a mound to about 75 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate partial shade, light frost, periods of dry, and coastal environments. Persicaria microcephala Red Dragon is commonly included in border and mixed plantings, maintained in a container, planted around outdoor living areas and pools, or used to provide dramatic colour to a space. A mass planting on a bank or the like creates an impressive display.

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