Sanguisorba menziesii
Menzies' burnet
Fluffy, vivid red, bottlebrush-like flowers are produced from late spring. The delicate, blue-grey, feathery foliage forms a neat clump and is...
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Plant description
Fluffy, vivid red, bottlebrush-like flowers are produced from late spring. The delicate, blue-grey, feathery foliage forms a neat clump and is a feature in its own right, as well as being an excellent foil for the finger-length flowers.
Earlier to flower than other burnets, Sanguisorba menziesii looks particularly lovely planted with grasses and with Penstemon 'Raven' and Achillea millefolium 'Paprika', and does not like dry soil. The seed-heads retain their colour, so do not cut it down until early spring.
Earlier to flower than other burnets, Sanguisorba menziesii looks particularly lovely planted with grasses and with Penstemon 'Raven' and Achillea millefolium 'Paprika', and does not like dry soil. The seed-heads retain their colour, so do not cut it down until early spring.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Sanguisorba menziesii:
Plant 30-45cm (12-18in) apart in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, incorporating compost to improve drainage and fertility. Water regularly during the first season to establish deep roots, then reduce watering as it becomes drought-tolerant.
Apply an organic mulch of well-rotted compost to retain moisture and suppress weeds. In late winter or early spring, cut back the previous year's growth to 5-7cm (2-3in) above ground, dividing clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour. While rarely needed because of its compact stature, staking may be beneficial in very exposed sites.
Apply an organic mulch of well-rotted compost to retain moisture and suppress weeds. In late winter or early spring, cut back the previous year's growth to 5-7cm (2-3in) above ground, dividing clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour. While rarely needed because of its compact stature, staking may be beneficial in very exposed sites.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
