About
It spreads slowly in a low-growing mat with drumstick-like burgundy flowers held above the leaves. A clump-forming, compact perennial with pinnate leaves that have irregular saw-toothed margins. Foliage is blue-green (glaucous) with white varigation surrounding the edge.
About the genus
Sanguisorba are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with attractive, pinnate leaves and branched stems bearing terminal spikes of small fluffy flowers with conspicuous stamens
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Matforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile moist, but well-drained soil which does not dry out. Best in full sun or partial shade.
PruningCut back dead stems and foliage in late winter/early spring to ground level.
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring. Propagate by seed sown in cold frames in spring or autumn (variegation will not persist in seed grown plants).
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free