This herbaceous perennial combines well with other late-flowering plants and constantly blooms from mid-summer to early autumn, and slugs are absolutely indifferent to it. Good enough reasons to get to know him better, isn’t it?
Bistorta amplexicaulis with leafy stems and narrow compact inflorescences gives the flower garden a special charm. For planting in the foreground, it is worth choosing lodging-resistant varieties, such as the red ‘JS Caliente’ and ‘Atropurpureum’.
Hearing the name “Bistort”, some gardeners involuntarily shudder, because an aggressive representative of the genus – Japanese Fallopia – hardly anyone wants to invite to a permanent place of residence. A completely different “character” in Bistorta amplexicaulis: this modest hero is not inclined to conquer foreign territories, and also has a lot of other advantages.
- The Alba bistort (on the left) with a height of about 1 m (3.3 ft) looks most impressive on a dark background or in a group landing.
- “Pink Elephant” (in the center) with slightly drooping pink inflorescences reaches 60 cm (2 ft) in height.
- ‘Fat Domino’ (right) up to 1 m (3.3 ft) high can be combined with other late-flowering plants.
This species is naturally hardy and unpretentious. But such varietal plants as ‘Alba‘ with white flowers, ’Janet‘ with purple-pink and ’Fat Domino’ with wine-red are particularly resistant to adverse factors and the intensity of the color of inflorescences. They have successfully passed the strength test in the competition with weeds and are resistant to lodging, respectively, ideal for lush flower beds. And these representatives of the flora do not form root offspring and do not reproduce by self-seeding.
Unlike the aforementioned polygons-heroes ‘White Eastfield’ (white), ‘Rowden Jam’ (purple-pink) or ‘Pink Mist’ (white with a pink tinge) can not boast of outstanding resistance to lodging. But thanks to their more “relaxed” appearance – representatives of these varieties form mainly loose airy inflorescences – they are ideal for planting in a natural style and in a newfangled way.
The inflorescences covered with frost look very chic, but in severe frost the stems of plants fall to the ground.
To make the appearance of the flower garden harmonious, combine with low and high herbaceous perennials that bloom with it at the same time.
- For example, Polygonum goes well with Eupatorium, Alcalthaea and Sedum ochit.
- Ensembles where Polygonum flaunts “in the arms” of ornamental herbs, such as Sesleria, Kalamagrostis and Deschampsia , conquer with naturalness.
- Its union with roses and repair varieties is appropriate.
- The only thing that the proud Polygonum does not like is the close proximity to other plants in the first years after planting. That is why when laying a flower garden, give it more personal space and do not fill bald spots with it when planting.
- Also note that the Polygon prefers sunny or semi-shaded areas with fertile soil.
A red bouquet of peaches amplexicaulis, roses, monarchs, gehry and pennisetum will light up even the most modest corner.
Tips and secrets
Persicaria amplexicaulis is a repair plant, that is, it can bloom for a long time. This function will become a lifesaver if the “pet” died after the rain or acquired an unpresentable appearance. In order for the plant to become beautiful and compact again, the outer stems are shortened to the second leaf node above the soil level, and those growing in the center are shortened to the third. Then, after three weeks, the perennial will bloom again.