Description
Persicaria virginiana ‘Compton’s Form’ is a perennial plant grown principally for its mounding, exotic multi-coloured foliage. The lush, broad-leaved foliage grows on upright stems, and creeps vigorously from stout rhizomes. Triangular leaves emerge deep brown in spring, turning a deep red-green colour as the season progresses and developing dark red-brown markings, with leaf undersides tinged pink; these are held on short winged stalks. Tiny pink flowers in 1cm pompoms bloom in profusion and are borne on stem tips of slender stems from midsummer to autumn.
These established, garden-ready plants have been grown at our nursery in Cornwall. They will grow to an ultimate height of about 95cm (37 inches) and a spread of around 100-150cm (40-60 inches).
Growing Advice
Persicaria virginiana plants are generally pretty easy plants to grow. They can be vigorous, so appreciate some room to grow into. They are not very fussy about soil but get on better in soil that remains moist (but not water-logged), particularly when grown in full sun. Full sun isn’t absolutely necessary, but the colouration tends to be stronger where the plant can be given more sun.
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