Where should I plant Persicaria?

Persicaria are best planted in a moist soil of clay or loam within an acidic, neutral or alkaline PH balance. Low growing varieties may tolerate dryer conditions, but most prefer moist soil. They are best positioned in an area of full sun or partial shade.

Is Persicaria amplexicaulis invasive?

Although Persicarias have a reputation of being invasive, they do have value in the garden if you have the space. They will grow on almost any soil and in sun or shade, flowering for a long period in varying shapes and shades of red, pink and white.

How tall does Persicaria grow?

Size of Persicaria From 30cm to 2.5m, Persicaria have a general preference for rich soil and sun, with a few exceptions, but most species are adaptable.

What conditions do Persicaria like?

Position in border

• Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist.

How do you control Persicaria?

(pulling, cutting, disking) Cultivation or hand removal can control these weeds. Mowing before flowering can reduce seed set. Tillage is not generally an option in wet areas. These plants grow in wet locations, so burning is not a feasible control method.

How do you care for persicaria Amplexicaulis?

How to grow

1. Cultivation. Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
2. Propagation. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
3. Suggested planting locations and garden types.
4. Pruning. Cut back after flowering.
5. Pests. Generally pest free.
6. Diseases. Generally disease free.

How do you grow persicaria Amplexicaulis?

Grow Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Orange Field’ in moist soil, such as in a bog garden or next to a pond. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring or autumn.

How do you grow Persicaria amplexicaulis?

Is Persicaria firetail invasive?

amplexicaulis are very good for naturalistic style gardening. Persicaria is a family that warrants careful consideration before planting as it does include some highly invasive species – we have done the checking for you and only offer well behaved types and spreaders that are controllable.

Can you grow Persicaria in shade?

Persicaria amplexicaulis and its many cultivars will tolerate a wide range of soils in sun or light shade, and look wonderful with grasses. The slim, tall, dark spikes of red, or various hues of pink flowers, bloom all summer long until the frost puts a stop to them.

What is Persicaria amplexicaulis firetail?

You will be charmed by the bountiful long-blooming spikes of vivid red flowers of Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’.

Where do you plant Persicaria amplexicaulis?

Trouble-free and easy care, this is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, where Persicaria amplexicaulis provides long summer to fall bloom in the perennial border. This is also an ideal candidate along ponds and streams or in naturalistic meadows. Excellent as a tall groundcover when planted en masse.

Is firetail an invasive plant?

‘Firetail’ typically grows to 3-4’ tall. Red flower spikes grow to 6” long. Flowers appear throughout summer to first frost. Ovate leaves are prominently veined. Plants are not invasive, but need lots of space. No serious insect or disease problems. Group or mass in woodland areas, cottage gardens or borders.