- Botanical Name
- Sanguisorba officinalis
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant Type
- Rhizomatous perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 70-120 x 50-60cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same depth as in the pot with the roots spread evenly below. Space 50-60cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil.
- Aspect
- Full Sun to Semi Shade
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish and keep moist in active growth.
- Fertiliser
- A well-balanced fertiliser in spring.
- Flowering Time
- Summer to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Dead head early in the season to encourage more blooms. Allowing the subsequent blooms to remain will benefit birds and insects and seed for future generations to fall, as well as looking good of course. The seed may not be true to type.
- Notes
- Excellent in combination with grasses. Divide in spring or autumn as required, taking care with the roots, use a knife and two forks to pry apart. Protect from strong winds or place something beside that will support the narrow stems
Sanguisorba 'Red Thunder'
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Sanguisorba 'Red Thunder'