Bloody Dock | Rumex sanguineus

Bloody Dock Rumex sanguineus – 3x 9cm Pots

Rumex sanguineus is a herbaceous perennial with long, narrow, green leaves that become wider and develop red veins once mature. In summer it has blooms of flowers that turn from pale green to a red/brown colour and later develop fruits. It will look great in a border, or as part of either a wildlife or bog garden.

Characteristics

• Flower Colour: red/brown in summer
• Foliage Colour: green with red veins
• Approx. Growth Height: up to 1m
• Flowering Time: summer
• Uses: gardens, beds and borders
• Tolerance: tolerant of cold temperatures
• Growing Habit: clump-forming
• Exposure: exposed, sheltered
• Hardiness: hardy
• Rate of Growth: will reach maximum height in 2-5 years

Requirements

• Light Requirements: full sun, partial shade
• Soil Requirements: chalky, loamy, sandy
• Moisture: well drained