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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

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    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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