- Botanical Name
- Sanguisorba officinalis. White Burnet: S. canadesnsis. Japanese: S. obtusa
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Plant Type
- Rhizomatous perennial
- Size (HxW)
- ‘Pink Tanna’: 30-70cm x 30-50cm.
‘Red Thunder’: 40-90 x 50-60cm.
‘St Philibert’: 30-60cm x 30-60cm.
- White
- 70-120 x 50-90cm.
- Japanese
- 60- 90cm x 30-60cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant at the same depth as in the pot with the roots spread evenly below. See above for spacing.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil is ideal.
- Aspect
- Full sun to semi shade. If yours is a hot garden, it is most ideal to protect from the afternoon sun, or you will need to water to keep them happy.
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, it takes 4-6 wks of regular watering for the roots to access the moisture in the surrounding soil, then keep moist in active growth, dry tolerant once established.
- Fertiliser
- A well-balanced fertiliser in spring, they aren’t heavy feeders.
- 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 let for future generations to fall, as well as looking good of course. The seed may not be true to type. Winter dormant.
- Notes
- Excellent in combination with grasses and perennials. Divide in spring or autumn as required, taking care with the roots. Protect from strong winds. Keep an eye out for slugs and snails who especially enjoy the new foliage.
