Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' (Burnet) — perennial

Overview

Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' is a perennial in the genus Sanguisorba, part of the Rosaceae family. Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and containers.

About

Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' is a cultivar of the burnet genus (Sanguisorba) in the rose family, carrying the genus's upright flowering stems and pinnate leaves. It produces small, dense flower clusters that appear from June to August. The plant grows from a central crown that sends up basal leaves and successive flowering stems. Individual flowers are formed in compact heads typical of Sanguisorba species.

About the genus

Sanguisorba is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The common name is burnet.

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In the garden

Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' belongs to the genus Sanguisorba in the Rosaceae and shares the group's herbaceous habit and clustered bloom form. Members of the genus are native to temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere and characteristically produce pinnate leaves with serrated leaflets and upright stems arising from a central crown. Flower spikes are compact and made up of many very small flowers, a trait carried by this cultivar. Flowering takes place from June to August. Allow space for the upright flowering stems: plants in this group commonly form a ring of basal leaves with taller stems above, so position it where stems can be seen and are unlikely to be shaded out. Growth renews from the crown, so renewal by reducing old stems to the crown will encourage fresh basal leaves and future flowering shoots. The dense, small-flowered heads suit mixed perennial borders, prairie-style schemes and planting beside structural grasses or taller perennials where the narrow flower spikes can be read against softer foliage. Expect the flowering period June to August to be the main seasonal feature of the plant's display.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Sanguisorba

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: loamy, sandy, clay
Soil pH: acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil moisture: moist,well-drained
Exposure: sheltered, exposed
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, cut flowers, containers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry'

Cultivation: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types; benefits from deadheading to prolong flowering.
Pruning: Cut back flowering stems after bloom to encourage fresh growth.
Propagation: division,seed

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry'?

Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types; benefits from deadheading to prolong flowering.

Where is the best place to plant Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry'?

Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered and exposed positions.

What soil does Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' need?

Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loamy, sandy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.

How do I prune Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry'?

Cut back flowering stems after bloom to encourage fresh growth.

Is Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' hardy in the UK?

Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry'?

Division,seed.

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