Persicaria Darjeeling Red 2 Litre Pot

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Darjeeling Red’ – Elegant Red Flower Spikes for Months of Colour

Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Darjeeling Red’ is a superb long-flowering perennial, producing graceful spikes of rich crimson-red flowers from midsummer right through to the first frosts. Its extended flowering season and reliable garden performance make it one of the most valuable plants for late-season colour.

The slender flower spikes rise above attractive clumps of fresh green foliage, creating movement and vertical interest without overwhelming neighbouring plants. The rich red blooms provide a striking contrast against grasses and softer-coloured perennials, bringing warmth and vibrancy to the border.

Unlike some larger persicarias, ‘Darjeeling Red’ maintains a neat clump-forming habit, making it suitable for mixed borders, prairie-style planting, and wildlife-friendly gardens. The flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects, helping to support biodiversity throughout the season.

Thriving in full sun or partial shade, it prefers fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil and performs particularly well in areas that remain reasonably moist during summer. Once established, it is hardy, reliable, and remarkably easy to grow.

Its long flowering period and graceful appearance make it invaluable for extending garden colour well into autumn when many other perennials have finished.

Elegant, floriferous, and highly versatile, Persicaria ‘Darjeeling Red’ is an excellent choice for adding rich colour and movement to the late summer garden.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring

Fresh green foliage emerges to form strong clumps.

Summer

The first rich red flower spikes begin to appear.

Autumn

Continuous flowering provides colour until the first frosts.

Winter

The plant dies back before returning vigorously in spring.

Why Grow Persicaria 'Darjeeling Red'?

✔ Rich crimson-red flower spikes
✔ Exceptionally long flowering season
✔ Excellent for bees and pollinators
✔ Adds height and movement to borders
✔ Reliable and easy to grow
✔ Ideal for late-season colour

Perfect For

• Mixed perennial borders
• Prairie-style planting
• Cottage gardens
• Wildlife-friendly gardens
• Moist borders
• Naturalistic landscapes

Planting & Care Guide

Position: Full sun or partial shade.

Soil: Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK.

Watering: Keep reasonably moist during prolonged dry periods.

Pruning: Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring.

Ultimate Size: Approximately 60–90cm tall and 50–70cm wide.

Looks Great With

• Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’
• Deschampsia cespitosa
• Echinacea varieties
• Salvia ‘Caradonna’
• Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’
• Verbena bonariensis

Persicaria ‘Darjeeling Red’ is an outstanding perennial for extending colour into autumn, combining elegant red flower spikes, excellent pollinator appeal, and effortless garden performance