Bloody Dock, Red Veined Dock. A rosette-forming perennial with bright green leaves, conspicuously veined red. Green flowers change to red-brown from early to mid-summer. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Rumex sanguineus var. sanguineus
A rosette-forming perennial with bright green leaves, conspicuously veined red. Green flowers change to red-brown from early to mid-summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Rumex |
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Species | sanguineus |
Varietry | var. sanguineus |
Common Name | Bloody Dock, Red Veined Dock |
Flower Colour | green, red |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Polygonaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, red |
Flowers From | June, July |
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Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Herb garden, Border |
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