Persicaria capitata
PINK KNOTWEED, PINK BUBBLES
Polygonaceae

 
Print friendly version of this plant Print   |   View think list View think list
 
Plant type: semi-herbaceous stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

Add to your plants think list Add to think list  
Add to my profile Add to my profile

Origins: Himalayas

Other Botanical Names: Polygonum capitatum

Other Common Names:

 
Previous plant Next plant

New Search

Tell our Plant Selector what you want & like and we'll search thousands of plant profiles for compatible matches

Plant of the Day

Brush Pepper Bush

Plant type: evergreen shrub
H: 3m W: 3m
Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Find out more
trees

Fast Facts

trees
As a large and long-term investment, trees need special planning and preparation from the start so their roots, branches and shade will be in the right place.

Palmetto

Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo is ideally suited as a lawn in many applications.



More products

Get the Plant Selector's full features plus news, forums & competitions. Sign up, it's free.
Click here for more

Persicaria capitata
PINK KNOTWEED, PINK BUBBLES
Polygonaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-herbaceous stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: marked purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: hanging basket, groundcovers, spillover, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






Advert