About
A slow-spreading, clump-forming perennial with finely dissected grey-green leaves and wiry, branching stems bearing bottlebrush-like heads of dark wine-red flowers in summer and early autumn.
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, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moderately fertile soil that does not dry out. May require support
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slug damage on young leaves
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free