Persicaria bistorta | Pink Elephant | Mountain Fleeceflower Jenny McWhinney Height 11cm (top of head

Height 11cm  (top of head to base of hook) x 10

is a dense

as well as being a flower arrangers dream flower given the mosaic of colours in one flower as well as their longevity in a vase

A fun garden activity sheet is provided to keep young visitors entertained

if you are just wanting single quite large flowers then these should be "disbudded" which is removing all the little flower buds that form around the central flower bud

Persicaria bistorta | Pink Elephant | Mountain Fleeceflower Jenny McWhinney Height 11cm (top of headAlso known as Bistorta aplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant'. This smaller, more compact variety of persicaria is sure to delight with its bottlebrush like spikes of rosy pink flowers that rise up above the lance like green foliage. Flowers throughout late spring and into early summer. Persicaria is semi evergreen, great for the butterfly garden and suitable for a wide range of climates. It's vigorous growth habit makes it a great option for groundcover,