Great burnet
Great burnet
Sanguisorba officinalis
Variation
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- Pink flowers for natural beds.
- Long summer bloom.
- Easy-care and robust.
- Attractive to pollinators.
- Perfect for borders and meadows.
Sanguisorba officinalis impresses with dark burgundy-red, egg-shaped flower heads carried on long, slender stems above finely divided foliage. This native wild perennial blooms from summer into autumn and blends beautifully into natural gardens, moist meadows, and perennial borders. Its excellent hardiness and nectar-rich flowers make it a valuable plant for bees, butterflies, and many other pollinating insects.
Watering and Care
Sanguisorba officinalis prefers fresh to moist soil and performs best with consistent moisture. Extended drought should be avoided.
Maintenance
This long-lived perennial requires little maintenance. Old flower stems can be removed in spring.
Location
It thrives in full sun to partial shade with fertile soil.
Tip
The dark red flower heads provide attractive structure well into autumn.
Sanguisorba officinalis adds summer warmth and structure to flower beds, borders, and meadows with its red flower spikes. Especially beautiful in natural-style gardens or paired with grasses and blue perennials.
The blooms attract pollinators, enriching the garden's ecological diversity.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 3 a 4 |
| Max height full grown | 120 cm |
| Plant family name | Pimpernels | Sanguisorba |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Summer bloomer, Cutting flower, Border plant., Attracts bees |
| Flower color | Red |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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