Perennial duo of pink and red autumn flowers

This Autumn flowering perennial duo in pink and red is perfect for bringing life to your slightly shaded beds in late summer and autumn. It consists of the 'September Charm' Japanese Anemone, a graceful perennial with pink flowers, and the 'Taurus' Knotweed, vigorous, with carmine red floral spikes. These hardy plants not only bring colour but also height and structure to a bed or large border. With these two varieties, you can cover around 1.5 m².

The duo consists of:

1 Japanese anemone - Anemone huphensis 'September Charm': an elegant perennial, reaching up to 90 cm or 1 m in height. Its large pink flowers with yellow hearts bloom on slender stems, bringing incomparable lightness to the garden. It blooms from August to October, and its dark green foliage remains dense throughout the season.

1 Knotweed - Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Taurus': a vigorous plant that can reach up to 1.20 m in height. Its long stems bear bright red flower spikes, which contrast pleasantly with its green foliage. Very floriferous, it brightens up beds from July to October.

Plant this duo in autumn or spring, in beds or borders, where it can fully develop. 'September Charm' Anemone prefers a semi-shaded exposure, while 'Taurus' Knotweed tolerates full sun. A rich, well-drained, slightly moist soil is recommended for both plants, although they are very resilient once well-established. Plant them 50 to 60 cm apart, and plan for about 2 to 3 plants per m² for a beautiful effect.

To complement this autumnal duo, pair it with perennials that create subtle contrasts through their varied textures. Gillenia trifoliata, with its star-shaped white flowers and reddish foliage in autumn, is a delicate plant. Plant 3 to 5 specimens to create a wispy effect around the pink and red flowers. Actaea simplex 'Brunette', with dark purple foliage, produces fragrant white flower spikes, forming an interesting contrast with the other perennials. Add 3 plants to your bed to play with heights and textures. Veronicastrum virginicum 'Fascination' raises tall floral stems in a soft lilac pink, blending perfectly with the ensemble, bringing height and lightness. With 3 plants of each variety, you will create a bed of around 4 m² with a sophisticated and natural style.