Plant Type:
Herbaceous perennial
Persicaria ‘Purple Fantasy’ is a completely hardy herbaceous perennial.
Cold Hardiness:
Hardy
Persicaria ‘Purple Fantasy’ requires no additional winter care as it is completely hardy.
Eventual Height:
75cm
This amazing Persicaria can grow to reach heights of 50cm. In late summer the stems are topped with clusters of small white flowers.
Light requirements:
Full sun – Shade
Persicaria ‘Purple Fantasy’ will grow in both sun and shade. We find the leaf colouration is best when grown in full sun.
Water Requirements:
Average
Caring for this plant:
Spring & Summer: Cut back frost damaged leaves. Feed with an organic fertiliser to promote healthy growth. Cut back by half in mid-spring to promote sturdier stems.
Autumn & Winter: Leave foliage and stems in place to provide refuge for native insects and wildlife.
