About
A tall, rhizomatous perennial to 1.8m, with rosettes of dark green, pinnate leaves and nodding spikes of bottlebrush-like flowers in summer and early autumn. Flowers open deep pink and soften to pale pink, curving to pendulous.
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
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting
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 slugs causing damage to young leaves
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free