Reynoutria japonica 'Variegata'

Also Known As

Fallopia japonica 'Variegata'
Fallopia japonica 'Variegatum'
Pleuropterus cuspidatus
Polygonum cuspidatum 'Variegatum'
Polygonum cuspidatum var. compactum
Polygonum japonicum tricolor
Polygonum zuccarinii
Japanese Knot Weed.
Variegated Fleece Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Reynoutria japonica 'Variegata' plant details

Reynoutria japonica 'Variegata' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer red and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Reynoutria japonica 'Variegata'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: heart-shaped leaves, pink stems, spotted leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Reynoutria japonica 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Japanese fleece flower has stunning green leaves splashed with white as well as coral pink new growth and pink stems. It is a moisture-loving plant that remains controlled and does not run. Excellent cut flower.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A spectacular buckwheat with new stalks emerging coral in spring and looking much like large pink asparagus. Quickly reach 4 feet tall with leaves splashed white, green and pink. Tiny white flowers in late summer.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Formerly Polygonum cuspidatum, now Fallopia japonica 'Variegata' Japanese knot weed. A big, dramatic, plant 5-6 feet tall, with stems that look like bamboo and frothy masses of tiny white flowers in summer, with leaves splashed liberally with white. The straight species is extremely invasive, and there seem to be two different variegated forms out there, one that is an aggressive spreader, and then this one, which hasn't spread much at all for us. Tough to the point of fault, can take sun to fairly deep shade. Zone 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Japanese Fleece Flower is a bushy semi-vining perennial with stunning green leaves splashed white. Pinkish coral new growth on pink stems. This variety remains controlled and does not spread wildly. The eye catching variegated foliage is excellent as a cut in arrangements. Grows 36-40" tall. Hardy zone 5-9. Part shade.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

To provide a dense tough cover of handsome foliage splashed with cream for a large difficult site or confined area this vigorous, spreading 4-6 ft plant is perfect... but it's NOT for the border! Sun/Med

By: Forestfarm

Stunning green leaves splashed with white. Coral new growth with pink stems, deciduous, Zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

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Gardening facts about Reynoutria japonica 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Reynoutria japonica 'Variegata'

Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- white
- red
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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