Bistorta amplexicaulis ‘Clent Charm’

Synonyms: Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Clent Charm’, Persicaria ‘Clent Charm’

Description:

One of three notable selections of Bistorta (Persicaria) made by experienced plantspeople, Howard and Linda Eggins, whilst gardening at Ivytree House in Clent, Worcestershire. Soft red flower spikes, opening from darker buds. Flower spikes are 75mm in length and 23mm diameter, individual flower 5mm wide. Flower spikes to a height of 75cm continuously from late June until October.  

Threat Status: Threatened In Cultivation As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/