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Bistort Superba
Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'
Price comparison:
£6.95 – £12.99
From 5 UK retailers
Reaching about 1.2m, Bistort Superba is a fully hardy perennial flowering from July to October. Fully hardy throughout the UK. A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Sun
⛅ Partial Shade
Water
💧💧💧 High (Moist)
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 1.2m tall × 90cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jul,aug,sep,oct
Wildlife
🐝 Pollinator-friendly
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Prices from 5 retailers across 3 pot sizes
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Prices last checked: 29 Sept 2026
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| Claire Austin Hardy Plants £5.50 standard delivery | £7.10Checked 21 Oct | 9cm | View at Claire Austin Hardy PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Claire Austin Hardy Plants
£5.50 standard delivery
Size: 9cm
| Knoll Gardens | £12.99Checked 26 Oct | 2L | View at Knoll GardensOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Plant Providers | £6.95Checked 29 Sept | 3L | View at Plant ProvidersOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Plant Providers
Size: 3L
| Perfect Plantings | £9.07Checked 22 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Perfect PlantingsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | from£12.99Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Perfect Plantings
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Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
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Prices last checked: 29 Sept 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Reaching about 1.2m, Bistort Superba is a fully hardy perennial flowering from July to October. Fully hardy throughout the UK. A reliable choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Latin Name
Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
high
Flowering Season
jul,aug,sep,oct
Mature Height
1.2m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bistort Superba cost in the UK?
Bistort Superba prices in the UK range from £6.95 to £12.99 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £6.95 for a 3 litre pot at Plant Providers. Prices are checked nightly across 5 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Bistort Superba online in the UK?
You can buy Bistort Superba from 5 UK nurseries including Plant Providers, Claire Austin Hardy Plants, Perfect Plantings. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Bistort Superba?
The scientific name for Bistort Superba is Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'.
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