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Bistorta officinalis 'Superba'
Bistorta officinalis 'Superba'
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Dense, fat spikes of soft lilac-pink flowers rise above strongly veined, finely pointed oval leaves from summer through to autumn — a long-lasting and free-flowering display that is a magnet for pollinators. ‘Superba’ is a vigorous, clump-forming perennial and one of the finest selections of Bistorta officinalis, a species native to Great Britain and widely distributed across Europe and Asia.
It thrives in moisture-retentive soil in sun or partial shade — ideal for waterside planting, bog gardens, pond edges and stream sides. It spreads more readily in sunny situations and less so in dry shade, but remains well-behaved enough for smaller gardens and the front of a border. Remove faded flower spikes to keep the plant tidy.
Synonym: Persicaria bistorta ‘Superba’
Height × Spread: 95cm × 75cm
