Persicaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls'
kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate / prince's feather
Thriving as a fairly vigorous yet non-invasive plant, 'Cerise Pearls' naturally forms a captivating mound and produces densely clustered sugar-pink flowers atop graceful, arching stems in late summer to early autumn. This hardy annual, once a Victorian favourite, stands tall as both an eye-catching groundcover for moist or boggy soil, especially near water, and a striking container plant, often self-seeding with little effort.
How to care for Persicaria orientalis Cerise Pearls:
Persicaria orientalis thrives in full sun or light shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is a vigorous perennial that benefits from regular watering during dry periods and occasional feeding with a balanced fertiliser. Provide support for taller stems if needed.
> Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth, and divide clumps every few years to maintain plant health and vigour.
> Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth, and divide clumps every few years to maintain plant health and vigour.
Sowing instructions:
In early spring, surface sow the seeds onto well-drained, moist seed compost, and lightly cover. Maintaining an ideal temperature between 18-22°C, germination typically occurs within three to eight weeks. If germination doesn't happen, consider cold stratification by placing them in a 4°C environment for four weeks, then return them to warmth.
Once seedlings are sizable enough, transplant them and grow on. Prior to planting outdoors, ensure the risk of frost has passed and space the plants approximately 50cm apart. For direct sowing in autumn, sow the seeds into prepared soil, and lightly cover them.
Once seedlings are sizable enough, transplant them and grow on. Prior to planting outdoors, ensure the risk of frost has passed and space the plants approximately 50cm apart. For direct sowing in autumn, sow the seeds into prepared soil, and lightly cover them.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
0.8m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
approx 100 seeds
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