• Eventual Height: 60cm
  • Eventual Spread: 60cm
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Burnet

Sanguisorba obtusa

available within 1 week size: 2 litre pot

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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: Poor-to-average, moist, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: June to September
  • Flower colour: pink
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    Small, fluffy, rich pink flowers are produced on short, bottlebrush-like spikes from midsummer to early autumn. An attractive rhizomatous perennial with greyish green leaves that looks lovely planted in a herbaceous border. Burnets are great for naturalising in damp wildflower meadows or by water, as they are happiest in a sunny spot where the soil stays moist.

  • Garden care: Divide plants in spring or autumn.