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It looks fantastic beside streams and ponds, especially when reflected in still water - It thrives in boggy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact with all parts may irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e70cm x 70cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922093306198,"sku":"104551","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Bistorta_amplexicaulis_JS_Caliente_PBR-1-2.jpg?v=1775507113"},{"product_id":"bistorta-officinalis-superba","title":"Bistorta officinalis 'Superba'","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Superba' has sensational spires of small rose-pink tubular flowers during early summer. This vigorous, bushy clump-forming perennial has oval-shaped leaves with pointed ends and prominent veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great plant for covering banks and slopes or providing ground-cover within flower beds and borders, and for coastal situations. Moisture retentive soils are ideal for this perennial which will grow well in bog gardens, by the edges of ponds and stream sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the faded flower spikes. All parts of the plant can cause skin irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 90cm x 75cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":52922093437270,"sku":"104557","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Bistortaofficinalis_Superba.jpg?v=1774417569"},{"product_id":"bistorta-pink-elephant","title":"Bistorta 'Pink Elephant'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDespite the suggestion in its name, 'Pink Elephant' is actually a smaller more compact form of Bistorta that punches far above its weight in the garden. From late summer into autumn it produces a myriad of slender stems of rosy pink flowers that rise above the distinctive dagger-like semi-evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently introduced, we have been much impressed by this cultivar for its quality and quantity of flowers, all the time gently spreading to form a mat, making it perfect for delightful but ruthlessly successful groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabulous planted in large groups, its naturalistic good looks combine brilliantly with ornamental grasses such as Molinia or purple leaved Actaea drawing the bees and butterflies to your garden. It positively thrives in a moist soil in sun or part shade but can cope with slightly drier conditions too once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 50cm x 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":52922103267670,"sku":"104559","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"bistorta-amplexicaulis-orange-field-orangofield-pbr","title":"Bistorta amplexicaulis Orange Field ('Orangofield' PBR)'","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Orange Field' is well named for its unusual flower hue. From late summer deep into autumn it hosts a long lasting and free flowering display of tall spikes smothered with deep brick-red buds that gently open to form tiny coral-orange flowers blushed with white, all over a spreading carpet of slender, mid-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnashamedly informal and naturalistic in habit, it is a stunning choice for a wildlife garden, where it will attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators in their droves. Its preference for a moisture retentive soil and ability to thrive in either full sun or part shade, make it perfect for a bog garden, water meadow or the edge of a river where its lovely silhouette will be reflected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 'go-to' plant for heavy clay, it can even cope with the clay partially drying out in the summer. For a 'cool' theme combine it with whites and pale pinks, or vamp it up a bit with purples and reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e100cm x 100cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":52922103365974,"sku":"104552","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Bistorta_amplexicaulis_Orange_Field_Orangofield_PBR.jpg?v=1777397133"},{"product_id":"bistorta-amplexicaulis-blackfield-pbr","title":"Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBistorta \u003c\/em\u003eare becoming more popular and deservedly so. 'Blackfield' is a particularly striking cultivar, its deep red bottlebrush flowers dance in the breeze on willowy stems from mid summer deep into autumn.  The foliage is attractive too, near heart-shaped in form and dark green.  In its preferred conditions, full sun and a fertile, moisture retentive soil, it will happily spread sideways suppressing the weeds as it goes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts naturalistic good looks work well in moist meadow plantings as well as prairie and informal cottage garden schemes where it needs little maintenance, a hair cut in spring should suffice.  Build on its glorious depth of colour by combining it with other jewel colours such as purples, oranges and pinks.  For an interesting mix of flower form, plant it wit\u003cem\u003eh S\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003euccusa pratensis\u003c\/i\u003e, the spikes and bobbles look great together.  Pollinators love it too.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread:  80cm x 50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53048417550678,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Bistortaamplexicaulis_Blackfield_PBR-1.jpg?v=1775505827"},{"product_id":"bistorta-amplexicaulis-alba","title":"Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Alba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring the summer this clump-forming perennial bears spires of pure white flowers which last into the autumn. The flower stems rise from a base of mid-green, oval pointed leaves . 'Alba' is commonly known as White-flowered Red Bistort.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an ideal plant to use alongside streams, ponds and in other boggy situations, it thrives in moisture-retentive soils in full sun or partial shade . Perfect for adding long lasting colour to your beds and borders from midsummer onwards. Cut the stems back once the flowering has finished. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSynonym\u003cem\u003e Persicaria\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eamplexicaulis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact with all parts may irritate skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 70cm x 60cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53048423612758,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53986734276950,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/BistortaamplexicaulisAlba.jpg?v=1775506391"},{"product_id":"bistorta-affinis-superba","title":"Bistorta affinis 'Superba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as Knotweed, 'Superba' is a mat-forming semi-evergreen perennial. A mat of dark green leaves creates a carpet beneath pink flowers which turn to crimson with maturity. 'Superba' blooms during the summer followed by excellent autumn foliage colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fantastic ground cover perennial which provides multiple seasons of interest, and is great for underplanting trees and shrubs or for edging borders and walkways. 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Beloved of bees and other pollinating insects, it produces masses of pink flower spikes from late summer into autumn, which sway in the breeze. The lance shaped foliage is deep green - in mild winters it remains evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a low maintenance plant that forms a dense mat so is idea for supressing weeds, the roots can be divided every few years. Be sure to add well-rotted compost to the soil before planting, this will help the plant to establish and help to keep the soil moist. The stems make great cut flower and are good for adding dots of colour and structure to you flower arrangements. 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