Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry'

burnet

Eventual height & spread

Sanguisorba 'Cangshan Cranberry'

burnet

  • 2 litre pot
  • £18.99
  • available to order from late spring
  • 9cm pot
  • £9.99
  • available to order from late spring
  • 3 × 9cm pots
  • £26.00 £29.97
  • available to order from late spring
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  • Standard £5.95
  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well drained
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: September to November
  • Hardiness: hardy

    Introduced from China by plantsman Dan Hinkley, this burnet has rich, burgundy coloured, bobble-like flowers held on elegant wiry stems from September to November. ‘Cangshan Cranberry’ is a tall, herbaceous perennial for the back of a border, which will bloom consistently throughout the autumn season. The spent 'drumstick' flower heads and stems can add interest in winter.

  • Garden care: Cut back the foliage when it dies back and is no longer attractive in autumn or winter. Once established, divide overly large clumps in spring.