knotweed 'Superba'

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A semi-evergreen perennial forming a wide mat to 20cm in height, with dark green, elliptic leaves and erect spikes of small pale pink flowers that deepen to crimson with age

knotweed 'Superba'

Scientific classification

Species
knotweed 'Superba' (Bistorta affinis 'Superba')
Genus
Bistorta
Family
Polygonaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial · Bogs
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Semi evergreen
Foliage
Matforming
Habit
Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Distribution of knotweed 'Superba'

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Culture

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Quick identification of knotweed 'Superba'

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knotweed 'Superba' 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

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Growing

Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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