Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' (Burnet) — perennial

Overview

Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' is a perennial in the genus Sanguisorba, part of the Rosaceae family. Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and fertile soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and naturalistic gardens.

About

Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' is a cultivar of burnet in the rose family Rosaceae. As a member of the genus Sanguisorba it displays the genus's habit of pinnate leaves and stems that can reach from 50–200 cm. Flowers are small with four tiny petals, produced in dense clusters, and open from June to August. The genus's blooms range from white to red, and this cultivar flowers within that spectrum.

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 off. 'Xinzhou Black' belongs to the genus Sanguisorba, a group of herbaceous perennials and small shrubs native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. The genus is placed in the Rosaceae family, and its structural traits carry through to named cultivars: a crown of basal leaves with further leaves arranged along upright stems. Stems in Sanguisorba commonly reach 50–200 cm, and leaves are pinnate, typically 5–30 cm long with multiple serrated leaflets. Flowers are tiny, four-petalled and held in dense clusters usually 5–20 mm long; flowering occurs from June to August and the genus presents a colour range from white to red. Young leaves emerge from the central crown each season, forming fresh growth that supports the flowering stems. Given the taller stem habit, use Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' where upright, spike-like flowers are wanted toward the middle or rear of a border or in informal, naturalistic groupings. Expect the characteristic small, clustered flowerheads to appear through June to August on this cultivar, providing seasonal vertical interest linked to the Sanguisorba growth pattern.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Sanguisorba

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: well-drained, fertile
Soil pH: neutral, slightly acidic, slightly alkaline
Soil moisture: moist, well-drained
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, cut flowers, naturalistic gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black'

Cultivation: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates partial shade; avoid waterlogged conditions
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth
Propagation: division, seed

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black'?

Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates partial shade; avoid waterlogged conditions.

Where is the best place to plant Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black'?

Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' prefers full sun and partial shade.

What soil does Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' need?

Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' grows best in well-drained and fertile soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.

How do I prune Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black'?

Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.

Is Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' hardy in the UK?

Sanguisorba off. 'Xinzhou Black' 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 off. 'Xinzhou Black'?

Division, seed.

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