Persicaria affinis 'Kabouter'       0

Author: Hortulanorum (Horticole)
Family: Polygonaceae Subfamily: Polygonoideae
Genus: Persicaria
English name: Knotweed 'Kabouter'
Zone: Asia
References for the genus
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010. ISBN
- Some widespread species of Persicaria (Polygonaceae) and their allies, K. L. Wilson. Kew Bulletin 1990 Vol. 45(4) pag. 621-636. JStor
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

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 3,2ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until May

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 20%Compost+40%Clay+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
This plant is available from the following nurseries
Experiences in the garden
26-03-14A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Lepage (Cultivated from unknown origin)
13-02-18 6x Dead plant: End of life: JTz3.