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Spotted Ladys Thumb in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Persicaria 'Maculosa'

 

Spotted Lady's Thumb

Persicaria are commonly known as knotweeds or smartweeds. Flowers in shades of pink or white appear late in the season on these hardy, herbaceous perennials. They are easy to grow and ideal for boerders or as ground cover. The best flower and leaf colour is achieved when grown in full sun. Maculosa is a short to medium, erect to sprawling, branched plant. The leaves often have a large blackish blotch. Flowers on short spikes are pale to bright pink.

 
plant Features
  • Spotted Ladys Thumb likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Spotted Ladys Thumb likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Spotted Ladys Thumb is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Spotted Ladys Thumb likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Spotted Lady's Thumb

Latin name

Persicaria 'Maculosa'

type

Herbaceous Perennials

family

Polygonaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Spotted Ladys Thumb likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Spotted Ladys Thumb is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Spotted Ladys Thumb likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Spotted Ladys Thumb likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Spotted Ladys Thumb is 1.25meters x 0.80meters 1.25 M 0.80 M

Persicaria 'Maculosa'

Persicaria are commonly known as knotweeds or smartweeds. Flowers in shades of pink or white appear late in the season on these hardy, herbaceous perennials. They are easy to grow and ideal for boerders or as ground cover. The best flower and leaf colour is achieved when grown in full sun. Maculosa is a short to medium, erect to sprawling, branched plant. The leaves often have a large blackish blotch. Flowers on short spikes are pale to bright pink.


Flowering

From Mid Summer TO Late Autumn

Most species of Persicaria are in flower through the summer months between mid summer and late autumn.

 

Planting Outdoors spring

From Early Spring TO Mid Spring

Plant out in the garden in full sun or partial shade. Whilst they prefer moist soil most will tolerate dry conditions but won't spread so much.

 

Planting Outdoors autumn

From Mid Autumn TO Late Autumn

Plant out in the garden in full sun or partial shade. Whilst they prefer moist soil most will tolerate dry conditions but won't spread so much.

 

Propagation by Division

From Late Autumn TO Late Autumn

Propagate by division. Dig up and replant healthy sections every 2 or 3 years to keep in check and avoid the centres of clumps dying out.

 
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