Photo of Reynoutria x bohemica 'Spectabilis' flower, foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Reynoutria x bohemica 'Spectabilis'

Also Known As

  • Fallopia x bohemica 'Spectabilis'
  • Polygonum cuspidatum 'Spectabile'
  • False Mexican Bamboo
  • Variegated Japanese Knotweed

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Reynoutria x bohemica 'Spectabilis' plant details

Reynoutria x bohemica 'Spectabilis' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Reynoutria x bohemica 'Spectabilis'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Reynoutria x bohemica 'Spectabilis'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

AKA Fallopia x bohemica 'Spectabilis' A well behaved form of Knotweed with green leaves heavily marbled and frosted with cream. Greenish-white blooms are sterile. The amount of white variegation is so intense, the plant never reaches the proportions or vigor of the green species. (Where the leaves are white, there's no chlorophyll so that part of each leaf doesn't feed the plant -- like many variegated plants, it's just much less vigorous.)

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Reynoutria x bohemica 'Spectabilis' plant

How to Grow Reynoutria x bohemica 'Spectabilis'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • pink
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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