Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’ 2L

Persicaria ‘Red Dragon’ is a striking foliage perennial grown for its dark red-purple leaves marked with a distinctive silvery chevron. Small pale pink flowers appear in late summer, but the richly coloured foliage is the main attraction and provides excellent contrast in borders.

Why we like it

• Dramatic red-purple foliage with silver markings
• Useful for adding contrast to mixed borders
• Small pale pink flowers add late-summer interest

What to know

• Grow in full sun or partial shade.
• Best in moist, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during dry spells.
• Cut back old stems in late autumn or early spring.
• Give it room to form a broad clump.

Flower colour
Pale pink

Flowering months
July, August, September

Height and Spread
Approximately 70 cm 90100 cm