About
Martin's Mulberry' is a clump-forming perennial, to 1.8m tall, with leaves comprised of up to 15 oval to oblong leaflets. Wine-red to deep purple flowers are held above the foliage on self-supporting stems from summer into 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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out; best in full sun or partial shade. The rhizomes can spread so site with care
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free