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Persicaria orientalis

Also Known As

  • Polygonum orientale
  • Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate
  • Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Persicaria orientalis plant details

Persicaria orientalis is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria orientalis

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, heirloom, self-sowing, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria orientalis

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This heirloom variety, also called Ladyfingers, is found rarely in country gardens. In 1737, Collinson sent Bartram some seeds and its ample self-sowing has ensured its survival ever since. Tall stems display large smooth leaves and dangling blooms of deep rose swaying in the slightest breeze. "There is something oriental looking about it. It reminds me of the willow trees on Blue Willow china," says W. Yoakum.
First grown in the U.S. by Thomas Jefferson, “Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate” is an incredibly quick growing & easy-breezy, this 6’ x 5,’ old-timey cottage killclassic can’t be beat for fast thrills! Tumbling off the ends of many arching, multi-branching stems, its vibrant, brightest-pink, 3”-4” long, bead-like flower clusters bob around in the breeze to provide movement and Sum­mertime fun! Scented and long bloom ing, too. Handsome, large, heart-shaped leaves make it even more garden-worthy. Watch for next year’s volunteers when the weather warms up – you’ll have lots! Rich soil for best show.

Gardening facts about Persicaria orientalis plant

How to Grow Persicaria orientalis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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