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    SANGUISORBA
    SANGUISORBA
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    SANGUISORBA

    Commonly known as Burnet

    Genus of about 18 species of rhizomatous perennials, most occurring in damp meadows in temperate and cooler regions of the northern hemisphere.

    UK natives are S. minor, salad burnet, to add a crisp, cucumber flavour to a salad or garnish a summer drink and S. officinalis. great burnet.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Bottlebrush-like flowers on leafy, wiry stems. Good for cut flowers.
    • Place of origin
      Northern hemisphere.
    • Border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
    • Herbaceous
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Sanguisorba menziesii - Growing Guide

    varieties
    SANGUISORBA canadensis
    Canadian burnet, White burnet
    Pinnate leaves and bottlebrush-like white flower spikes
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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