Overview
Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Sanguisorba, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting, wildflower meadow, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Rosaceae that produces white summer flowers from June to August. It typically reaches 0.5–1 metres high with a similar spread and has deciduous foliage. Suited to full sun or partial shade, it favours moist but well-drained soils and establishes to full size in two to five years.
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 obtusa white-flowered is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the rose family that flowers in the UK from June to August. Plants mature to roughly 0.5–1 metres high and wide and are deciduous; they usually take around two to five years to reach their full size. The white-flowered form brings pale summer blooms without demanding constant attention. Give it full sun or light shade and a reliably moist but well-drained soil; it tolerates chalk, clay, loam or sand and will grow across acid to alkaline pH. Position on an east-, south- or west-facing aspect depending on garden layout, and it will cope with both exposed and sheltered sites. It is fully hardy (H7) in UK conditions and is low maintenance once established. Use this plant in cottage and informal gardens, prairie-style schemes, wildflower meadows or mixed flower borders where a white summer display is useful. Its compact habit and modest height make it a practical mid-border or meadow component, and the white-flowered form provides clear summer colour between June and August that lifts adjacent planting schemes.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Sanguisorba
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered?
Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered need?
Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered grow?
Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered hardy in the UK?
Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered?
Division in spring or autumn.
More in the Sanguisorba genus
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- Sanguisorba 'Chocolate Tip'
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