Bistorta carnea 0
Author: (Karl Koch (1809-1879)) Vladimir Leontievitch Komarov (1869-1945)Family: Polygonaceae Subfamily: Polygonoideae
Genus: Bistorta
Synonym(s): Persicaria bistorta ssp carnea
English name: Elegant border flowers
Zone: Mediterranean
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: semi-evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 1mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix at less then 59°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 4-8 weeks.
Experiences in the garden
19-09-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Omc Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
17-04-20 Sown 11 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre3.
Protocol: Spring 4mm Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 4-6w
18-01-21 Sown 9 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre3.
Protocol: Spring 1mm Sowing mix+Sand <59°F Damp substrate+Light 4-8w