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Fagopyrum dibotrys 'Cally Form' (Tall buckwheat 'Cally Form')
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1.8m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Fagopyrum dibotrys 'Cally Form'
Other names
Tall buckwheat 'Cally Form', Perennial buckwheat 'Cally Form', Fagopyrum cymosum 'Cally Form', Polygonum chinense 'Cally Form', Polygonum dibotrys 'Cally Form'
Genus
Fagopyrum Fagopyrum
Variety or Cultivar
'Cally Form' _ 'Cally Form' is a vigorous, erect, herbaceous perennial with red, branching stems bearing triangular to heart-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves and compound racemes of tiny, white flowers from late summer into autumn.
Fagopyrum dibotrys 'Cally Form' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Branching
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Can be cut back after flowering or remove dead leaves once they are killed by first frosts.
Propagation
Propagation can be done throughout the growing season with the exception or early spring when new growth can be damaged by frost.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Fagopyrum dibotrys 'Cally Form' (Tall buckwheat 'Cally Form') will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Wildflower, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Best in moderately fertile, well-drained, sandy soil but easily tolerates a wide range of conditions including poor, heavy, or acid soil. Tolerates shade. New growth can be damaged by late frosts. Mulch in cold areas. Not as invasive as the species.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Fagopyrum dibotrys 'Cally Form'
Other names
Tall buckwheat 'Cally Form', Perennial buckwheat 'Cally Form', Fagopyrum cymosum 'Cally Form', Polygonum chinense 'Cally Form', Polygonum dibotrys 'Cally Form'
Genus
Fagopyrum Fagopyrum
Variety or Cultivar
'Cally Form' _ 'Cally Form' is a vigorous, erect, herbaceous perennial with red, branching stems bearing triangular to heart-shaped, pointed, mid-green leaves and compound racemes of tiny, white flowers from late summer into autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Branching
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Can be cut back after flowering or remove dead leaves once they are killed by first frosts.
Propagation
Propagation can be done throughout the growing season with the exception or early spring when new growth can be damaged by frost.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Fagopyrum dibotrys 'Cally Form' (Tall buckwheat 'Cally Form') will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Wildflower, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Best in moderately fertile, well-drained, sandy soil but easily tolerates a wide range of conditions including poor, heavy, or acid soil. Tolerates shade. New growth can be damaged by late frosts. Mulch in cold areas. Not as invasive as the species.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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