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Persicaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls'

Also Known As

  • Periscaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls'
  • Polygonum orientale 'Cerise Pearls'
  • Cerise Pearls Dwarf Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate
  • Cerise Pearls Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate
  • Cerise Pearls Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 1-12

Persicaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls' plant details

Persicaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A new shorter variety of our favorite cottage garden annual. Large, heart-shaped leaves show off the tassles of rosy red flowers. Sow seeds directly into the garden for best results. Self sows.

Gardening facts about Persicaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls' plant

How to Grow Persicaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-5'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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