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Polygonum orientale

Kiss Me Over The Garden Gate

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

Kiss-Me -Over -The -Garden -Gate is fast growing perennial, the thick, sturdy stems rise to 5' and bear flamboyant, arching, pendulous bright pink, bead like, flower clusters 3?-4? long.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).