knotweed 'Silver Brown'

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A vigorous clump-forming deciduous perennial with attractive silvery-green heart-shaped foliage with a dark brownish-red centre and margins. Upright spikes of pinkish-white flowers appear from late summer through until the autumn. This variety is best suited to larger gardens

knotweed 'Silver Brown'

Scientific classification

Species
knotweed 'Silver Brown' (Persicaria microcephala 'Silver Brown')
Genus
Persicaria
Family
Polygonaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of knotweed 'Silver Brown'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of knotweed 'Silver Brown'

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knotweed 'Silver Brown' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Growing

Grow in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs and snails

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