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If you don’t like a knotweed, you’d probably be a bit frustrated with the planting at Chelsea this year, where they were greatly in evidence. Particularly the mid-sized perennial Persicaria amplexicaulis in shades of deep pink and white – and quite right too, as it’s one of those plants that’s earned the reputation for being a ‘good do-er’ in the garden at this end of summer. That might be one of it’s perceived down-sides – it can make itself a little too at home and romp away in a flowerbed, though it’s not what I’d call invasive. Others are put off by its similarity to dock – they may have a point, but if you’re the kind of person who’s unsettled by a plant slight resemblance to a weed, what are you even doing here? Here’s Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Firetail’ on Cherry Carmen’s Forge Garden for Blue Diamond, looking handsome in a shady corner.
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Hello! I’m Andrew, gardener, blogger, podcaster, and owner of a too-loud laugh, and I’m so pleased you’ve found your way to Gardens, weeds & words. You can read a more in-depth profile of me on the About page, or by clicking the image above.
