Persicaria affinis
'Darjeeling Red'
Darjeeling Red Knotweed
Family |
Polygonaceae |
Genus |
Persicaria |
Species |
affinis |
Cultivar |
'Darjeeling Red' |
Category |
Perennials |
Synonyms |
Polygonum affine 'Darjeeling Red' |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 - 7 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
Greater than -20 |
Temperature (°F) |
Greater than 4 |
Height |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
Spread |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
General Description |
An herbaceous perennial with elliptical leaves that transition from dark green through multiple tones of red, yellow, and bronze during the autumn. Flowers bloom in lance-like clusters, opening up as bright pink and red. |
Landscape |
Ground cover, banks, slopes, flower borders, flower beds, garden edging. |
Cultivation |
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. |
Shape |
Mat-forming. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
No notable pests or diseases. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Propagation |
Propagate by division in spring. |