Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Fat Domino'
Family - Polygonaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Bred in Belgium
Discovered By - Raised by Chris Ghyselen
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 1.4m
Width - up to 1.2m
Location - The Wedding Ring Border
Description: A clump-forming herbaceous Perennial with an upright habit. Long, mid-green leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. The base of the leaves clasp the stems, giving the plant its species name - amplexicaulis, which means 'stem-clasping'. Dense, upright spikes of small, deep reddish-pink flowers are produced on branched stems from midsummer into autumn. The spikes of 'Fat Domino' are more dense, or fatter than those generally seen within this species.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
Flower:
Deep reddish-pink, bell-shaped are held in dense, upright spikes. Flowers are produced from July into September, possibly later.
Flower colour: Red, pink
Flower shape: Bell-shaped flowers in spikes
Flowering time: July, August, September
Foliage:
Long, mid-green leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. The leaves are Alternately arranged up the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate to lanceolate
Poison Information:
May cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive, but well-drained soil.