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Mountain Fleece
Persicaria sends up slender, tapering spikes of tiny red or pink florets on wiry stems, bringing vertical rhythm and a wild, meadow texture to arrangements. A staple of naturalistic and garden-style design, it threads colour and movement between rounder focal flowers through late summer and autumn. The bottlebrush spires read as soft line work, echoing grasses and veronica. Buy stems well coloured with the lowest florets still fresh.
| Family | Polygonaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Himalayas |
| Peak season | July, August, September |
| Availability | July, August, September, October |
| Stem length | 40–80 cm |
| Vase life | 5–8 days |
| Colors | red, pink, white |
| Price tier | mid |
Cut when the slender spikes are well coloured but before the lowest florets fade. Strip lower foliage, recut on a slant and condition in clean water with flower food. Keep cool and change the water regularly to stop the leaves fouling it.
- •Buy spikes well coloured with lower florets fresh
- •Strip foliage below the waterline
- •Recut stems and use flower food
- •Change the water regularly
- •Keep cool
Frequently asked questions
When is Mountain Fleece in season?
Mountain Fleece peaks in July, August, September, and florists can usually source it July, August, September, October. Availability shifts by region and greenhouse supply.
How long does Mountain Fleece last in a vase?
Expect 5–8 days with proper conditioning — a clean vase, fresh water every couple of days, flower food, and a cool spot away from ripening fruit and direct heat.
What can I use instead of Mountain Fleece?
Good substitutes for Mountain Fleece include Veronica, Liatris, Great Burnet, Amaranthus. Match on look, colour and season — our substitute finder ranks the closest alternatives.
What does Mountain Fleece symbolise?
Mountain Fleece is associated with resilience, persistence, warmth.
How do you care for cut Mountain Fleece?
Buy spikes well coloured with lower florets fresh
