Persicaria affinis Donald Lowndes

An attractive, low ground cover perennial, Persicaria affinis 'Donald Lowndes' has dark green leaves and colourful deep-red and pink flowers in summer. The leaves turn dark red or rich chestnut-brown in autumn giving a lovely foliage effect.

Suitable for sun or shade and grows well in a large container or raised area where it will cascade over the sides in time.

Can be planted in groups to grow as dense ground cover.

• Position: Sun or shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - August.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Persicaria affinis 'Donald Lowndes' grows to be a spreading, ground cover plant.
  • Height: 20 cm (½ ft)
  • Spread: 60 cm (2 ft) +

How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size
Ground Cover, Herbaceous - Small (less than 0.6m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Site: Windy
Special Features
Autumn Colour, Flowers in Summer, Suitable for Containers