Sanguisorba menziesii
Menzies' burnet
- 2 litre pot
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Fluffy, vivid red, bottlebrush-like flowers are produced from late spring. The delicate, blue-grey, feathery foliage forms a neat clump and is a feature in its own right, as well as being an excellent foil for the finger-length flowers.
Earlier to flower than other burnets, Sanguisorba menziesii looks particularly lovely planted with grasses and with Penstemon 'Raven' and Achillea millefolium 'Paprika', and does not like dry soil. The seed-heads retain their colour, so do not cut it down until early spring.
Earlier to flower than other burnets, Sanguisorba menziesii looks particularly lovely planted with grasses and with Penstemon 'Raven' and Achillea millefolium 'Paprika', and does not like dry soil. The seed-heads retain their colour, so do not cut it down until early spring.
Plant 30-45cm (12-18in) apart in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, incorporating compost to improve drainage and fertility. Water regularly during the first season to establish deep roots, then reduce watering as it becomes drought-tolerant.
Apply an organic mulch of well-rotted compost to retain moisture and suppress weeds. In late winter or early spring, cut back the previous year's growth to 5-7cm (2-3in) above ground, dividing clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour. While rarely needed because of its compact stature, staking may be beneficial in very exposed sites.
Apply an organic mulch of well-rotted compost to retain moisture and suppress weeds. In late winter or early spring, cut back the previous year's growth to 5-7cm (2-3in) above ground, dividing clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour. While rarely needed because of its compact stature, staking may be beneficial in very exposed sites.
