Flowers
Persicaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls'
Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate
A showstopper for the back of a border, it will grow 1.5m in one season from seed, creating a large impact of arching stems covered in pink firework like flowers. A statement plant that can be cut for use in flower arrangements.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Height
- 1.5m
- Spread
- 60cm
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow under cover Feb-May lightly cover the seeds and keep at 18-20C. Germination can be slow and take up to two months. Cold stratify in the fridge if germination fails and return to warmth to break the seeds natural dormancy. Alternatively sow directly outside Aug-Nov lightly cover and the fluctuating winter temparatures should waken the seed for Spring germination.
Aftercare
Cut back ofter flowering. Leave until seedheads are fully dry and shake them well if you would like them to self-seed.
Gallery
Ref. SEP030