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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Persicaria milletii
Other names
Persicaria milletii, Polygonum milletii
Genus
Persicaria Persicaria
Species
P. milletii - P. milletii is an erect, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial bearing lance-shaped to linear, pointed, dark green leaves with prominent mid-veins and dense spikes of bell-shaped, crimson flowers in early summer to mid-autumn.
Persicaria milletii is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Crimson in Summer; Crimson in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead spent flower spikes.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Persicaria milletii (Persicaria milletii) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in any moist, free-draining soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but 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)
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Botanical name
Persicaria milletii
Other names
Persicaria milletii, Polygonum milletii
Genus
Persicaria Persicaria
Species
P. milletii - P. milletii is an erect, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial bearing lance-shaped to linear, pointed, dark green leaves with prominent mid-veins and dense spikes of bell-shaped, crimson flowers in early summer to mid-autumn.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Crimson in Summer; Crimson in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Deadhead spent flower spikes.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Persicaria milletii (Persicaria milletii) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in any moist, free-draining soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but 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)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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