Persicaria 'Purple Fantasy'
Approx. 0.5 litre pot
About this cultivar:
Persicaria ‘Purple Fantasy’ is a striking and unique perennial that adds a splash of drama to any garden setting. Known for its bold, large, heart-shaped leaves, this plant is an absolute showstopper. Its most notable feature is the foliage which presents a mesmerising blend of deep purple, silver, and green, often with intricate patterns and veining that captivate the eye. Conspicuously exotic, it is borderline bad taste!
Much like other funky foliage plants it might clash in more traditional borders, but it is a bit of fun and not without beauty. Seems to do quite well in shade.
In late summer, delicate, slender spikes of tiny white to pink flowers emerge, adding a soft contrast to the bold foliage. The flowers are subtle, and not really worth mentioning.
This plant is a favourite for those looking to create a garden with a modern, snazzy, tropical flair or for gardeners who simply appreciate the unusual and the beautiful. Whether used as a focal point or a complementary plant, Persicaria ‘Purple Fantasy’ never fails to impress with its striking appearance and dependable performance.
- Position: Full sun, partial shade
- Soil: Almost any soil, grows well in Ballyrobert
- Flowers: July, August, September, October
- Other features: Bees and Butterflies, Interesting Foliage or Fruit
- Hardiness: H6 - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15°C), Fully hardy, grows well in Ballyrobert
- Habit: Clump forming
- Foliage: Semi evergreen
- Height: 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
- Spread: 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
- Time to full growth: 2 to 5 years
- Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Colour: Green, red, white, purple
- Goes well with: --
About this genus:
Persicaria is a genus of flowering plants in the knotweed family (Polygonaceae). Plants of the genus are known commonly as smartweeds, knotweed, fleece flower, or buckwheat. It has a cosmopolitan distribution, with species occurring nearly worldwide. The genus was recently segregated -so many of you old folk probably know it as Polygonum!
The genus Persicaria has many weedy species and somewhat of a bad reputation. However, as with any family, there are always some good members. We think we have found them!
Persicaria leaves are often multi-coloured and often marked with dark centers and silver chevrons. This versatile genus will most likely grow anywhere that isn't a pond or a dark room. Other than an occasional haircut Persicaria is a low maintenance plant, that seems to look at home anywhere you plant it.
