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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Alba'

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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Alba'

Spikes of white flowers in late summer. Large oval pointed leaves. Up to 1.2m.

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Description

Tall perennial with spikes of white flowers in late summer. Large oval pointed leaves. A robust plant which grows in most situations as long as not too dry. Up to 1.2m. Bare root plants available to pre-order for delivery Feb 2026.

At A Glance

Common Name white flowered red bistort. Syn. Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Alba'
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 90cm to 1.2m
Colour white
Spread Rate fast
Flowering late summer
Soil Type wet,moist,normal,drained
Aspect shade,part-shade,sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

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