About
A garden-worthy perennial with glaucous green, scalloped foliage and tall, slender stems forming a dense mass of small, ruby red, oval flower spikes in summer and early autumn. A red-flowered selection.
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
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow, Prairie planting, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationWill grow well in moderatelly fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Might require support to avoid collapsing. See staking perennials
PruningCut back in autumn or leave seedhead structure for winter interest
PropagationPropagate by seed or division in spring and autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free